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Leith Lives

The stories of the men, women and children who have shaped the very history of Leith and made it a place to be proud of.

Thank you to all the Leithers who have spoken to us over the years.  Long may the sun shine on you!

Apr 29, 2020

Once again our regular volunteer Stan Eadie tells us about his younger days in Leith. This time we are knocking about the Kirkgate. We're in Michael's cafe with it's Teddy Boys and juke box. We hear of the businesses in this busy shopping area, nearby cinemas and being watched by the undertaker from his doorway. Then its up town to The Palais de Dance, where Stan was the floor manager in the 1950s. We learn how to eject 'awkward' punters, how the Palais's famous revolving stage revolved. Then there is working with Big Tam. Wonder what happened to him?

Interview by Donna Mackie at The Wee Museum of Memory.