Old Houses of Edinburgh - Drawings by Bruce J Home

'Old Houses in Edinburgh'

Drawings by

Bruce J Home

Published by

William J Hay
John Knox House, Edinburgh

Published 1905

Thank you to Brian Strange Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Edinburgh for allowing me to reproduce drawings and text from his copy of 'Old Houses in Edinburgh',

This book was published by the Edinburgh historian, researcher and postcard publisher, William J Hay in 1905 and dedicated to The Right Honourable The Lord Provost, The Magistrates and Council of the City of Edinburgh.

Published in 18 Parts

It was published in 18 parts, each part sold at one shilling in its own folder and comprising three large pages (560mm wide folded down the middle x 385mm high) with a drawing by Bruce J Homes on one side of the page and commentary about the subject of the drawing on the other side of the page.

The drawings vary a little in size. Most are about A4 size, or a little larger if the small white border around them is included.

There are also pages of contents and background notes. Here is the cover of one of the contents page, using the same style of text as is used throughout the book:

Index Page - Cover

© Reproduced with acknowledgement to Brian Strange, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland

Plainstane Close - Commentary

© Reproduced with acknowledgement to Brian Strange, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland

Published in 18 Parts

The copy of the book that Brian Strange owns is still in its original separate folders - i.e. not bound - and is almost, but not quite, complete. I have reproduced.

I've selected 20 drawings from the book to add to the EdinPhoto web site.

I chose the drawings that I found to be most interesting or most appealing, and have now added to the web site:

- small copies of the 20 drawings

- large copies of the 20 drawings

- descriptions giving background details for each of the 20 photos.

Comment

Brian Strange

Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, Scotland

'Old Houses in Edinburgh''

What Next?

Brian tells me that he would be willing to donate this book if he found a suitable museum library or other public body with an interest in Edinburgh that would appreciate it.

If you can suggest an appropriate recipient, please email me, then I'll pass on your message to Brian. Thank you.

Peter Stubbs, Edinburgh (with acknowledgement to Brian Strange): March 25, 2014

Comment

Peter Stubbs

Edinburgh

'Old Houses in Edinburgh''

Donation

I'm pleased to say that Brian has now found a safe home for his 'Old Houses of Edinburgh' Book. He visited Edinburgh Central Library last month (Aug 12, 2014) and offered it as a gift to the Library.

The staff at the library were enthusiastic and appreciative, and accepted his offer.

Peter Stubbs, Edinburgh (with acknowledgement to Brian Strange): September 10, 2014

Comment

Winnie Lisowski (née Veitch)

Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland

Thank you to Winnie Lisowski who wrote

Old Houses in Edinburgh''

Donation

"These 20 drawings that you have shown are absolutely amazing. The details of them are just stunning.

I've studied each one for a long time, and I am so glad to hear they are now in Central Library where they will be kept safe and appreciated so much by the people of Edinburgh."

Winnie Lisowski (née Veitch), Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland: September 11, 2014