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Edinburgh Photographic Society Outing The Union Canal 1990s |
Craiglockhart
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The Union Canal |
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Edinburgh Photographic Society held Wednesday Evening Walkabouts, visiting different areas of Edinburgh for photography, for for many years in the 1990s and earlier. This photograph was taken on one of these outings to the Union Canal. This photograph was taken about a mile to the west of the Port Hopetoun in the 1825 engraving below. |
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Recollections 1. David Ford |
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Thank you to David Ford for emailing me to let me know that he recognised himself on this photo that I took on the Union Canal in the 1990s. David is standing on the stern of his canal boat 'Frances Ann', with his back to the camera. 1990s |
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David added: Canal Boat "Our boat 'Frances Ann' was used for school trips, pond dipping etc., during the day. During the evenings it was used as a bar restaurant, berthed at Harrison Park." Delivery to Harrison Park "Here is a photo of her being delivered, prior to launching on the canal at Harrison Park (in 1988, if memory serves me well). I believe. We caused quite a stir. My daughter Wendy is in the foreground with the champagne, ready to smash it on the hull. Sadly, due to my late wife's illness I had to sell the boat." Retired "I'm now retired and spend most of my time writing. Anyone who remembers me or the 'Frances Ann' is welcome to get in touch." David Ford: April 3+6, 2012 |
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Reply to David? If you'd like to send a reply to David Ford, please email me, then I'll pass on his contact details to you. Peter Stubbs, Edinburgh: April 8, 2012 |
