THE INDUSTRIAL HALL (5)
Roller-sports and pageants on wheels
In a successful bid to broaden its appeal to the wider public and sporting participants alike, the administrators of Edinburgh’s first purpose-built exhibition space
SHOES NEWS FROM BROUGHTON STREET
Welcome to Crep Exclusive, the latest addition to Broughton Street and a vibrant new presence at No. 50A after the departure of Concrete Wardrobe in 2020.
DUKE STREET
Word of advice …
Never underestimate a Leith grannie.
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TO THE OWNER OF A GREY AUDI …
Your number plate misses you.
Reunite in the hedge at 50 East Claremont Street.
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THE INDUSTRIAL HALL (4)
Bull, skates and trouble brewing
The new season for the Industrial Hall on Annandale Street began modestly at the start of February 1924 with a fund-raising concert on behalf of the British Legion of Ex
BROUGHTON! YOUR SCOUTS WANT YOU
Broughton Scouts is a vibrant local Group comprising Beavers (6–8 yrs), Cubs (8–11 yrs) and Scouts (11–14 yrs).
EDINBURGH …
It's complicated.
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BOAT GREEN
St JAMES SQUARE TO STAY VEHICLE-FREE
Elected members on the Transport & Environment Committee today voted 9:2 to keep St James Square for pedestrians only.
The two members who voted to back the W Hotel's request for limited access to the front of its premises by a limited number of strictly controlled taxis and minibuses entering via Elder Street were Councillors Whyte and Munro (Con).
Vehicular access will still be possible via the underground car park at the rear.
THE INDUSTRIAL HALL (3)
Fairyland, burlesque and a dead snake
Our account of Edinburgh's first purpose-built, permanent exhibition space on Annandale Street continues in early 1924.
On 2 January, a record crowd of 26,500 people attended the World's Fair and Carnival in the Industrial Hall (today's Lothian Buses depot) over the course of one day.
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The following account is from the Scotsman, 3 January 1924..