Edinburgh Curiosities

Edinburgh Curiosities is an expanded and revised edition of the book that explores the city's rich and varied past, including the notorious, lesser-known, and fascinating people and events. It also offers intriguing speculation about the possibility of members of Ned Kelly's gang carrying out armed robberies in Leith after the bushranger was hanged in Australia.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2018
Publisher: Birlinn General

Edinburgh's High Street has a rich history, with three brass bricks marking the spot where thousands of people once crowded to witness an execution. However, many people may not notice these bricks or know their significance. When a fire engine roars along the road, sirens blaring and lights flashing, it may seem unrelated to a fire that occurred in 1824. In 1915, Leith was in mourning, and a monument commemorates the tragic event. The answers to these questions are all in an expanded and revised edition of "Edinburgh Curiosities" by Thomson and Coghill. The authors have delved into the city's characters to bring together a collection of the men and women who scandalized and inspired Edinburgh over the years. In addition to the notorious figures such as the Porteous Riot, Deacon William Brodie, and Madeleine Smith, the book explores lesser-known but fascinating people and events. It includes stories that may be familiar to some but with missing details. The authors also offer intriguing speculation, such as the possibility of members of Ned Kelly's gang carrying out armed robberies in Leith after the bushranger's hanging in Australia. The result is a fascinating dive into Edinburgh's rich and varied past, appealing to both natives and visitors alike.

Edinburgh's High Street has a rich history, with three brass bricks marking the spot where thousands of people once crowded to witness an execution. However, many people may not notice these bricks or know their significance. When a fire engine roars along the road, sirens blaring and lights flashing, it may seem unrelated to a fire that occurred in 1824. In 1915, Leith was in mourning, and a monument commemorates the tragic event. The answers to these questions are all in an expanded and revised edition of "Edinburgh Curiosities" by Thomson and Coghill. The authors have delved into the city's characters to bring together a collection of the men and women who scandalized and inspired Edinburgh over the years. In addition to the notorious figures such as the Porteous Riot, Deacon William Brodie, and Madeleine Smith, the book explores lesser-known but fascinating people and events. It includes stories that may be familiar to some but with missing details. The authors also offer intriguing speculation, such as the possibility of members of Ned Kelly's gang carrying out armed robberies in Leith after the bushranger's hanging in Australia. The result is a fascinating dive into Edinburgh's rich and varied past, appealing to both natives and visitors alike.

Weight: 478g
Dimension: 136 x 215 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912476060