Post War Edinburgh

To complement our art exhibition, Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000, join our archival lecture to look at social and historical aspects of the City during this period. Using archive material which documents aspects of Edinburgh during the 1940s & 50s, we’ll have a look at life in…

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2pm - 3pm
26th September
Free, but pre-booking is essential. Click on More information for booking details.

To complement our art exhibition, Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000, join our archival lecture to look at social and historical aspects of the City during this period. Using archive material which documents aspects of Edinburgh during the 1940s & 50s, we’ll have a look at life in the city as it recovered in aftermath of World War Two. In these years much new housing was needed for the growing population, as were schools. Rationing remained for some time but there was growing hope, as the capital began to boom.

Jackie Sangster

Jackie Sangster is a Learning Manager at Historic Environment Scotland who works with archival records.

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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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