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Edinburgh in the 1930s

This complementary lecture will illustrate archive material which documents aspects of 1930s Edinburgh.

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2pm - 3pm
3rd October 2024
Free, but pre-booking is essential
Venue is physically accessible

The artist Adam Bruce Thomson produced many artworks showcasing the City of Edinburgh in the 1930s. This complementary lecture by our regular speaker Jackie Sangster from ‘Scran’ will illustrate archive material which documents aspects of 1930s Edinburgh. We’ll take a look at life in the city, local examples of Art Deco architecture and plunge into an all new, Portobello pool. Along the way we’ll explore how technology and transport was evolving, how this impacted on the day- to-day lives of Edinburghers; the fashions they followed, challenges they faced and how they sought fun in their leisure time

Speaker

Jackie Sangster

Jackie Sangster is Learning Manager at Historic Environment Scotland who works with archival records including Scran.ac.uk. 

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Black and white image of two men holding two horses at Fillyside Market Gardens By Seafield Crematorium 1930s
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Historic Environment Scotland

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Historic Environment Scotland is the lead public body set up to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment.

Museums and Galleries Edinburgh, The City of Edinburgh Council

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Museums & Galleries Edinburgh is a collection of 13 venues and over 200 monuments across Edinburgh. Our vision is to inspire, enthuse and provoke through a shared passion for Edinburgh, Art and History.

We welcome visitors to our nine major visitor attractions: the City Art Centre; Lauriston Castle; Museum of Childhood; Museum of Edinburgh; Nelson Monument; People’s Story; Queensferry Museum; Scott Monument and Writers’ Museum.

We house rich and varied collections relating to the historical and cultural life of Scotland’s Capital. Our venues also boast an exciting and vibrant programme of events and exhibitions, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

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