Mar 30, 2020
Frank Condie was born in 1938 and was brought up in Leith, around Bonnington Rd. He talks us through school days, doing a milk round, memories of war, going to the pictures, the dancing, The Gaiety Theatre and an apprenticeship in Henry Robb's ship yard. He also chooses some favourite music- Izzy Bonn, Billy Daniels,...
Mar 25, 2020
George Hackland was born in Newhaven in 1920 but worked in Leith from 1934 until the begining of World War Two. Here he evocatively describes the businesses, industry, shops and buildings in the Streets around where he worked in Dock Street. Recorded in 2013 at The Living Memory Assocation premises, right in the heart...
LifeStory
Mar 9, 2020
Shows dedicated to the life stories of individuals. Memories and stories in people's own words. Whether this be a distant childhood memory of a World War One Zeppelin raid, a dramatic escape from Nazi occupied Poland or Rock and Roll dancing in the 1950s. All stories, little and large that make up people's lives.
Leith Lives
Mar 9, 2020
A look at Leith through the memories and voices of those who have lived and worked here. Fron t he 1920s to the 2000s.
Leith is now part of Edinburgh but until 1920 was a separate borough, with its own council and tram system. At its heart was the vibrant and busy docks. This channel explores its history through the...