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My happy Childhood Memories living in the Dean Village by Gail Featherstonehaugh

My happy Childhood Memories living in the Dean Village between 1940s to 1960s by Gail Featherstonehaugh. As far as I can remember from an early age I was always interested in taking photos of the Dean Village, the place I cherished my dad was the same, he and I always liked to catch the moment, it was a great hobby, it always seemed important to look back on. I still love to this day, taking photos and I return to the Dean Village as often as I can.

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Aged 18 my Grandfather John Shaw is pictured here in his Army Uniform.
Aged 18 my Grandfather John Shaw is pictured here in his Army Uniform.
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1918 Text reads : "In Memory of Private John Shaw"
1918 Text reads : "In Memory of Private John Shaw"
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In 1918 my Grandmother Margaret Finlay Shaw had this Obituary printed.
In 1918 my Grandmother Margaret Finlay Shaw had this Obituary printed.
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My Dad photographed in 1933 - 1934 with the Bellevue Former
My Dad photographed in 1933 - 1934 with the Bellevue Former
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My Mother aged 5, with my Auntie Mamie on the right.
My Mother aged 5, with my Auntie Mamie on the right.
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My Mother Bessie Wilson Finlay Shaw (Featherstonehaugh) aged 2 years.
My Mother Bessie Wilson Finlay Shaw (Featherstonehaugh) aged 2 years.
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This was our families kettle that we used in 1935 in
This was our families kettle that we used in 1935 in
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My Mum Bessie W.F. Shaw aged 18 with her friend
My Mum Bessie W.F. Shaw aged 18 with her friend
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My Mum & Dad were married in the the Church of Scotland Presbytery,
My Mum & Dad were married in the the Church of Scotland Presbytery,
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My Dad G.C. Featherstonehaugh
My Dad G.C. Featherstonehaugh
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Street sign of where the Church of Scotland Presbytery was located.
Street sign of where the Church of Scotland Presbytery was located.
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My Dad in Uniform aged 23 years.
My Dad in Uniform aged 23 years.
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Dean Village - Stone Bridge, Dean School in the centre, and West Mill to the right.
Dean Village - Stone Bridge, Dean School in the centre, and West Mill to the right.
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My Dad on the right with his friend on their Motor Bikes.
My Dad on the right with his friend on their Motor Bikes.
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My Dad standing in front of a Tent with friends.
My Dad standing in front of a Tent with friends.
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My Sister Avril Adair Featherstonehaugh just 3 years old.
My Sister Avril Adair Featherstonehaugh just 3 years old.
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My Dad walking briskly out for a walk in the countryside around Edinburgh.
My Dad walking briskly out for a walk in the countryside around Edinburgh.
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1943 - This photo shows the North West side of the Dean Village.
1943 - This photo shows the North West side of the Dean Village.
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The yellow markers show the Dean Village as it was, before, the major changes
The yellow markers show the Dean Village as it was, before, the major changes
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Me, Mum & Avril in Miller Row pictured with the Dean Bridge
Me, Mum & Avril in Miller Row pictured with the Dean Bridge
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This is me pictured in a Photographer's Studio age 1 and a half years at the
This is me pictured in a Photographer's Studio age 1 and a half years at the
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Me in my pram age 9 months, with my sister Avril
Me in my pram age 9 months, with my sister Avril
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Me at the Waterside aged 18 months.
Me at the Waterside aged 18 months.
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At the Wheel, down the Waterside by Miller Row.
At the Wheel, down the Waterside by Miller Row.
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Left to right my Sister Avril, Mum with me, on her knee at the Wheel.
Left to right my Sister Avril, Mum with me, on her knee at the Wheel.
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Family outing to Queensferry Park approx, 1 Mile from the Dean Village.
Family outing to Queensferry Park approx, 1 Mile from the Dean Village.
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Me pictured at Queensferry Park with Granny Anderson's Scottie Dog.
Me pictured at Queensferry Park with Granny Anderson's Scottie Dog.
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Mum, Drew Johnston,
Mum, Drew Johnston,
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Me on my Bike at Ravelston Terrace,
Me on my Bike at Ravelston Terrace,
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Playing down at the Waterside by the 3 Sided Wheel, in Miller Row.
Playing down at the Waterside by the 3 Sided Wheel, in Miller Row.
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Winter - Dean Village Children playing in the snow at the Auld Ducks, Damside, Dean Village.
Winter - Dean Village Children playing in the snow at the Auld Ducks, Damside, Dean Village.
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Me playing up the "Coddy" underneath the Belford Belford.
Me playing up the "Coddy" underneath the Belford Belford.
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Me and Avril at the Dean School.
Me and Avril at the Dean School.
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Dean School Award "To Avril for good work session work 1947 - 1948 E.K. Hendrie".
Dean School Award "To Avril for good work session work 1947 - 1948 E.K. Hendrie".
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Me at Cramond, well wrapped up for Winter.
Me at Cramond, well wrapped up for Winter.
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My Dad wrote into the Sunday Post newspaper asking "What is the origin
My Dad wrote into the Sunday Post newspaper asking "What is the origin
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Me just down by the Waterside with the Dean Bridge in the background.
Me just down by the Waterside with the Dean Bridge in the background.
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Avril pictured down at the Waterside, Miller Row.
Avril pictured down at the Waterside, Miller Row.
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Playing up the " Coddy " beside the Belford Bridge.
Playing up the " Coddy " beside the Belford Bridge.
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My Dean School pictured in the middle of the Dean Village.
My Dean School pictured in the middle of the Dean Village.
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Here I am outside Mrs Weir's House standing ready to kick the ball,
Here I am outside Mrs Weir's House standing ready to kick the ball,
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My Mum & Dad Gordon & Bessie Featherstonehaugh at Peebles.
My Mum & Dad Gordon & Bessie Featherstonehaugh at Peebles.
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My Sister Avril & my Cousin Margaret Johnston playing at Queensferry Park.
My Sister Avril & my Cousin Margaret Johnston playing at Queensferry Park.
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Thats me in the front row second from the left in the Dean School Class Photo
Thats me in the front row second from the left in the Dean School Class Photo
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My Dad pictured at Cramond with his Bike.
My Dad pictured at Cramond with his Bike.
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Me, Avril, and Mum pictured up the Coddy below the Belford Bridge.
Me, Avril, and Mum pictured up the Coddy below the Belford Bridge.
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Just past the Newsagent's Shop Sign, attached to the Tenement, is where I was
Just past the Newsagent's Shop Sign, attached to the Tenement, is where I was
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Above the Trees is where the rich people lived in Belgrave Crescent
Above the Trees is where the rich people lived in Belgrave Crescent
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The yellow markers show details about this part of Dean Path
The yellow markers show details about this part of Dean Path
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I was about 7 years old when I started collecting Scraps which I loved.
I was about 7 years old when I started collecting Scraps which I loved.
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My Scraps.
My Scraps.
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My Scraps.
My Scraps.
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My Scraps.
My Scraps.
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My Scraps.
My Scraps.
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The Doll was a Christmas present from my Mum & Dad,
The Doll was a Christmas present from my Mum & Dad,
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I was aged 7 when I got my my Kodak Brownie 127 Camera. I had 2 cameras
I was aged 7 when I got my my Kodak Brownie 127 Camera. I had 2 cameras
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My Mum with our Dean Path neighbours photographed in Dean Path.
My Mum with our Dean Path neighbours photographed in Dean Path.
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Photo taken on Dean Path opposite the Tenements.
Photo taken on Dean Path opposite the Tenements.
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A picture of my Mum on a family outing to Callander, Perthshire.
A picture of my Mum on a family outing to Callander, Perthshire.
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My Mum down by the Waterside beside Miller Row,
My Mum down by the Waterside beside Miller Row,
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Dean Village children pictured in Dean Path, Dean Village.
Dean Village children pictured in Dean Path, Dean Village.
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Here we are having a lovely family day out at Cramond.
Here we are having a lovely family day out at Cramond.
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Avril, Mum & Me - being the youngest.
Avril, Mum & Me - being the youngest.
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My pocket money of Pennies and Half Pennies which I have kept over the years.
My pocket money of Pennies and Half Pennies which I have kept over the years.
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I joined the "Lightbearers" at the Mission Hall at the foot of the Bells Brae,
I joined the "Lightbearers" at the Mission Hall at the foot of the Bells Brae,
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My Dad brought 2 Comb Case's back from the Isle of Man for Avril and Me.
My Dad brought 2 Comb Case's back from the Isle of Man for Avril and Me.
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My Dads postcard says "Greetings From Lossiemouth"
My Dads postcard says "Greetings From Lossiemouth"
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My Dad working away from home, sent my Sister Avril a postcard from Lossiemouth.
My Dad working away from home, sent my Sister Avril a postcard from Lossiemouth.
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Dean School Photo of Me and Kathleen Glancy. Kathleen lived in the Well Court.
Dean School Photo of Me and Kathleen Glancy. Kathleen lived in the Well Court.
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The reverse side of the coin.
The reverse side of the coin.
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Dad bought Avril & I a Five Shilling Coin to celebrate the Queens Coronation in 1953
Dad bought Avril & I a Five Shilling Coin to celebrate the Queens Coronation in 1953
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My Mum pictured in Dean Path with our Dean Village Neighbours.
My Mum pictured in Dean Path with our Dean Village Neighbours.
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The Tannery facing you, and to the left the waste piece of ground housed a Tenement,
The Tannery facing you, and to the left the waste piece of ground housed a Tenement,
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Mr Burnside's "Wine Merchant & Family Grocer's" Shop was located at number 30 Damside,
Mr Burnside's "Wine Merchant & Family Grocer's" Shop was located at number 30 Damside,
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Pictured here in Damside is Leggets Tannery. Aged 9, I sometimes
Pictured here in Damside is Leggets Tannery. Aged 9, I sometimes
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My Doll on the right was called Polly.
My Doll on the right was called Polly.
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The front door of our Dean Parish Church led you onto Ravelston Terrace.
The front door of our Dean Parish Church led you onto Ravelston Terrace.
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I went to the Dean Parish Church every Sunday for Sunday School
I went to the Dean Parish Church every Sunday for Sunday School
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Playing in the Auld Ducks, Damside, Dean Village with our Dolls.
Playing in the Auld Ducks, Damside, Dean Village with our Dolls.
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Dean Village children, playing in the Auld Ducks.
Dean Village children, playing in the Auld Ducks.
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That's me down the "Waterside" at the Stone Wheel, Miller Row with my Bike.
That's me down the "Waterside" at the Stone Wheel, Miller Row with my Bike.
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Summer - Dean Village children playing in the Auld Ducks Damside.
Summer - Dean Village children playing in the Auld Ducks Damside.
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A day out at Cramond. From left my Auntie Mammie, Drew Johnston and my Mum.
A day out at Cramond. From left my Auntie Mammie, Drew Johnston and my Mum.
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Our family day out pictured at Stirling Station.
Our family day out pictured at Stirling Station.
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My Family, Mum, Dad and my older Sister Avril.
My Family, Mum, Dad and my older Sister Avril.
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Princes Street Gardens on a Summer's Day with Me, Mum and my Sister Avril to the right.
Princes Street Gardens on a Summer's Day with Me, Mum and my Sister Avril to the right.
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Me on my Bike at Queensferry Park.
Me on my Bike at Queensferry Park.
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This is Mrs Marshall standing outside her Stair which was number 37 Dean Path.
This is Mrs Marshall standing outside her Stair which was number 37 Dean Path.
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Pictured here is my Dean School 1954 Primary Class Photo with 27 Children and our Teacher.
Pictured here is my Dean School 1954 Primary Class Photo with 27 Children and our Teacher.
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Ruby Simpson who was disabled with Polio is pictured here with Lynn Ridgway.
Ruby Simpson who was disabled with Polio is pictured here with Lynn Ridgway.
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I was kindly invited by Martha Reed to attend their
I was kindly invited by Martha Reed to attend their
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That's me in the centre attending Reggie Young's 5th Birthday Party in his house
That's me in the centre attending Reggie Young's 5th Birthday Party in his house
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That's my Auntie Mamie Johnston and my Mum.
That's my Auntie Mamie Johnston and my Mum.
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This photo was taken from the High Green and speaks for itself, the Dean School to the left,
This photo was taken from the High Green and speaks for itself, the Dean School to the left,
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A birds eye view of the Dean Village taken from the Dean Bridge.
A birds eye view of the Dean Village taken from the Dean Bridge.
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Me and Isobel Finnie photographed at the Dean School.
Me and Isobel Finnie photographed at the Dean School.
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Nancy Donoghue left and Me relaxing in the Dean Parish Church Gardens, Ravelston Terrace.
Nancy Donoghue left and Me relaxing in the Dean Parish Church Gardens, Ravelston Terrace.
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Picture taken on the Wooden Bridge with the High Green and Hawthorn Terrace in the background.
Picture taken on the Wooden Bridge with the High Green and Hawthorn Terrace in the background.
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Mum pictured at Cramond
Mum pictured at Cramond
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This was our view down Dean Path with Burn's shop in the distance.
This was our view down Dean Path with Burn's shop in the distance.
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Mr & Mrs Burn's Shop located at 10b Dean Path, sold most groceries
Mr & Mrs Burn's Shop located at 10b Dean Path, sold most groceries
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Mr Burns standing outside his Grocers Shop at number 10b Dean Path smartly dressed
Mr Burns standing outside his Grocers Shop at number 10b Dean Path smartly dressed
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Me and my sister Avril at Cramond
Me and my sister Avril at Cramond
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The Tenement numbered 8 Dean Path on the right (with the top right hand
The Tenement numbered 8 Dean Path on the right (with the top right hand
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When I was 10 years old John Gallagher's Granny knitted this Clown,
When I was 10 years old John Gallagher's Granny knitted this Clown,
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My Auntie and Granny with Dean Village Neighbours pictured in Dean Path.
My Auntie and Granny with Dean Village Neighbours pictured in Dean Path.
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Mum pictured with an American Sailor and Neighbour Mamie Brash of Dean Path.
Mum pictured with an American Sailor and Neighbour Mamie Brash of Dean Path.
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That's Mrs Brash in her house in number 44 Dean Path
That's Mrs Brash in her house in number 44 Dean Path
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Me pictured at the "Broad Stairs". The stairs led you down from Dean Path to Damside.
Me pictured at the "Broad Stairs". The stairs led you down from Dean Path to Damside.
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Family photograph taken in Dean Path, opposite "Mrs Weirs House".
Family photograph taken in Dean Path, opposite "Mrs Weirs House".
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My Mum on the left and Auntie Mamie Johnston pictured in Dean Path.
My Mum on the left and Auntie Mamie Johnston pictured in Dean Path.
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Mum in Dean Path chatting to her sister Mamie johnston and two neighbours.
Mum in Dean Path chatting to her sister Mamie johnston and two neighbours.
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Christening of Hugh Young at St Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Ravelston Terrace.
Christening of Hugh Young at St Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Ravelston Terrace.
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An outing to Cramond on the 41 bus.
An outing to Cramond on the 41 bus.
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My Mum pictured in Dean Path with Children and Neighbours.
My Mum pictured in Dean Path with Children and Neighbours.
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My Dad (Gordon Cameron Featherstonehaugh) gave me this Bible when I was 11 years of age
My Dad (Gordon Cameron Featherstonehaugh) gave me this Bible when I was 11 years of age
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My Dad wrote on the inside sheet "To Gail from Dad March 10th 1956 with Best Wishes Wishes"
My Dad wrote on the inside sheet "To Gail from Dad March 10th 1956 with Best Wishes Wishes"
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On the back page of my Bible I wrote my name & address in red ink.
On the back page of my Bible I wrote my name & address in red ink.
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Me and Lynn Ridgway from West Mill Lane, Dean Village, standing in the Damside.
Me and Lynn Ridgway from West Mill Lane, Dean Village, standing in the Damside.
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Dean Villagers pictured on the Dean Village Wooden Bridge.
Dean Villagers pictured on the Dean Village Wooden Bridge.
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Here we are all gathered on our Sports Day held at the Dean Orphanage Playing Fields.
Here we are all gathered on our Sports Day held at the Dean Orphanage Playing Fields.
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23 Dean Village Children & Adults - some of us with our Mum's along to cheer
23 Dean Village Children & Adults - some of us with our Mum's along to cheer
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The Dean Orphanage where we held our Dean School Annual Sports Day.
The Dean Orphanage where we held our Dean School Annual Sports Day.
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I took this photo of my Mammie and Auntie Mammie Johnston who lived in the Well Court pictured in Damside.
I took this photo of my Mammie and Auntie Mammie Johnston who lived in the Well Court pictured in Damside.
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Mamie Johnston of Well Court & Mum at Queensferry Park.
Mamie Johnston of Well Court & Mum at Queensferry Park.
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My Dad and Mum at Queensferry Park.
My Dad and Mum at Queensferry Park.
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That's me enjoying the sandy beach at Gullane, East Lothian.
That's me enjoying the sandy beach at Gullane, East Lothian.
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Me and Peter Jack a neighbour who lived at number 41 Dean Path.
Me and Peter Jack a neighbour who lived at number 41 Dean Path.
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My friend Della Marshall who lived at Dean Path.
My friend Della Marshall who lived at Dean Path.
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Dean Village parents attending " Visiting Families Day " at B. B. Camp.
Dean Village parents attending " Visiting Families Day " at B. B. Camp.
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Robert Lee left, and David Finlayson at Boys Brigade camp.
Robert Lee left, and David Finlayson at Boys Brigade camp.
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Dean Village Children attending Boys Brigade Camp at Garunnoch, Stirlingshire.
Dean Village Children attending Boys Brigade Camp at Garunnoch, Stirlingshire.
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My Dean Village friend Della Marshall.
My Dean Village friend Della Marshall.
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Me on my Dads Motorbike at the Dean Cemetery, at the top of Dean Path,
Me on my Dads Motorbike at the Dean Cemetery, at the top of Dean Path,
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Winter - That's me and my sister Avril playing in the snow with Dean Village children over at the Auld Ducks.
Winter - That's me and my sister Avril playing in the snow with Dean Village children over at the Auld Ducks.
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The boys outside my 33 Dean Path tenement were David Clabby, Henry Marshall, and Edward Nolan,
The boys outside my 33 Dean Path tenement were David Clabby, Henry Marshall, and Edward Nolan,
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Sunday morning - A 22 mile Bicycle Trip to Gullane -Left Sandy Ferris, Me and Charlie McCole.
Sunday morning - A 22 mile Bicycle Trip to Gullane -Left Sandy Ferris, Me and Charlie McCole.
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Bellevue Secondary School class photo.
Bellevue Secondary School class photo.
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Mrs Lee of Well Court
Mrs Lee of Well Court
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Me pictured round the gardens in the Well Court with Pat Lee's cat.
Me pictured round the gardens in the Well Court with Pat Lee's cat.
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My friend Pat Lee who lived in the Well Court pictured "Round the Gardens".
My friend Pat Lee who lived in the Well Court pictured "Round the Gardens".
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Drumsheugh Baths is situated on a steep site overlooking the Dean Village.
Drumsheugh Baths is situated on a steep site overlooking the Dean Village.
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John Lee standing on the Trapeze Platform, with me to the right at Drumsheugh Swimming Baths.
John Lee standing on the Trapeze Platform, with me to the right at Drumsheugh Swimming Baths.
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My dad gave me money £2 and 15 shillings for a year's Junior Subscription to Drumsheugh Baths.
My dad gave me money £2 and 15 shillings for a year's Junior Subscription to Drumsheugh Baths.
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Drumsheugh Baths Club - August 2019 : 1 Years Junior Membership now £175.00.
Drumsheugh Baths Club - August 2019 : 1 Years Junior Membership now £175.00.
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My Dad pictured at Cramond.
My Dad pictured at Cramond.
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Mutries principle Costume & Theatrical Hire in the UK on fire in Miller Row.
Mutries principle Costume & Theatrical Hire in the UK on fire in Miller Row.
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Thats me and Pat Lee pictured at Gullane.
Thats me and Pat Lee pictured at Gullane.
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I took this picture of Martin Lee, Dean Path, and Charlie McCole, Well Court, at Gullane.
I took this picture of Martin Lee, Dean Path, and Charlie McCole, Well Court, at Gullane.
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Me pictured on the Wooden Bridge.
Me pictured on the Wooden Bridge.
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A great picture of the wooden bridge, Damside to the left and Well Court in the background.
A great picture of the wooden bridge, Damside to the left and Well Court in the background.
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Left to right - Drew Johnston Mrs McKenzie and her Son Colin McKenzie (round the gardens /Damside).
Left to right - Drew Johnston Mrs McKenzie and her Son Colin McKenzie (round the gardens /Damside).
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Mum pictured with "Viesha" my cat in Dean Path.
Mum pictured with "Viesha" my cat in Dean Path.
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Miss Heseltine standing in her Main Door which was Number 36 Dean Path.
Miss Heseltine standing in her Main Door which was Number 36 Dean Path.
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That's me on the left with Colin McKenzie, and Della Marshall,
That's me on the left with Colin McKenzie, and Della Marshall,
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This tenement we called "Mrs Weir's House" She lived in this 5 storey high
This tenement we called "Mrs Weir's House" She lived in this 5 storey high
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Convening Court linked the Auld Ducks to Dean Path with a set of stone steps,
Convening Court linked the Auld Ducks to Dean Path with a set of stone steps,
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This is the front door of Mrs Weirs House , number 29 Dean Path.
This is the front door of Mrs Weirs House , number 29 Dean Path.
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My Mum and I and neighbours visiting Mrs Young & her Family at Gracemount.
My Mum and I and neighbours visiting Mrs Young & her Family at Gracemount.
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Me pictured celebrating my 15th Birthday in my home at 33 Dean Path.
Me pictured celebrating my 15th Birthday in my home at 33 Dean Path.
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Another picture of me in my home on my 15th Birthday. You can see
Another picture of me in my home on my 15th Birthday. You can see
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Mrs Lee with her daughter Pat pictured "Round the Gardens" in the Well Court.
Mrs Lee with her daughter Pat pictured "Round the Gardens" in the Well Court.
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That's me to the left with Pat Lee pictured " Round the Gardens ".
That's me to the left with Pat Lee pictured " Round the Gardens ".
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I had this Bush radio when I was 15 years old and on a Sunday night..
I had this Bush radio when I was 15 years old and on a Sunday night..
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I took this photo of Della Marshall at the top of Bells Brae.
I took this photo of Della Marshall at the top of Bells Brae.
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This is me and to the right is Pat Lee "Round the Gardens". The grassy area in the
This is me and to the right is Pat Lee "Round the Gardens". The grassy area in the
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The High Green as it looked in the year 1860c with a row of white washed cottages
The High Green as it looked in the year 1860c with a row of white washed cottages
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This is me at the top of Bells Brae with the Dean Bridge in the background.
This is me at the top of Bells Brae with the Dean Bridge in the background.
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That's my cousin Drew getting married to Sheanah.
That's my cousin Drew getting married to Sheanah.
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Another photo of me,
Another photo of me,
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Photo of Pat Lee standing on the Wooden Bridge, with Hawthorn Terrace in the background.
Photo of Pat Lee standing on the Wooden Bridge, with Hawthorn Terrace in the background.
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As the Dean Village looked in 1944.
As the Dean Village looked in 1944.
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1962 - The yellow dots show the Dean Path Main Door & Stair Numbers.
1962 - The yellow dots show the Dean Path Main Door & Stair Numbers.
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Just past the Lampost, in 1962 Mum and I moved from Tenement No 33 to No 41 Dean Path
Just past the Lampost, in 1962 Mum and I moved from Tenement No 33 to No 41 Dean Path
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This was the Dean Village before the Tenements on Dean Path were Demolished.
This was the Dean Village before the Tenements on Dean Path were Demolished.
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As the Dean Village looked in 1962, with the following Tenement numbers
As the Dean Village looked in 1962, with the following Tenement numbers
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I took this photo looking down Dean Path. You can just make
I took this photo looking down Dean Path. You can just make
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The boy is now standing half way along the wall coping with another boy
The boy is now standing half way along the wall coping with another boy
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I took this picture looking up Dean Path from my Dean Path bedroom window.
I took this picture looking up Dean Path from my Dean Path bedroom window.
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I took this photo of a very old "DEAN PATH" badly weathered street sign
I took this photo of a very old "DEAN PATH" badly weathered street sign
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Here I am all dressed up going to visit my boyfriend Robert Haldane
Here I am all dressed up going to visit my boyfriend Robert Haldane
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Pictured in Dean Path opposite my Stair 41 Dean Path.
Pictured in Dean Path opposite my Stair 41 Dean Path.
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Left to right me, and my friend Helen Wylie,
Left to right me, and my friend Helen Wylie,
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My fiancee Robert served on the M. V. GLOUCESTER a cargo vessel,
My fiancee Robert served on the M. V. GLOUCESTER a cargo vessel,
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My fiance Robert Haldane was in the Merchant Navy.
My fiance Robert Haldane was in the Merchant Navy.
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Robert pictured in the Engine Room of M V Gloucester
Robert pictured in the Engine Room of M V Gloucester
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Me pictured looking at my Engagement Presents.
Me pictured looking at my Engagement Presents.
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My Engagement Party at 41 Dean Path.
My Engagement Party at 41 Dean Path.
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My Engagement Party .
My Engagement Party .
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Me in the photo
Me in the photo
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Holiday in Blackpool
Holiday in Blackpool
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The street sign
The street sign
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This Bible was given to my Husband Robert & I on our Wedding Day
This Bible was given to my Husband Robert & I on our Wedding Day
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Robert and I are all smiles after our Wedding on 19th December 1964,
Robert and I are all smiles after our Wedding on 19th December 1964,
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This is the church where Robert and I were Married .
This is the church where Robert and I were Married .
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Our Holy Bible lists our 6 witnesses as shown on the left of the page
Our Holy Bible lists our 6 witnesses as shown on the left of the page
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Inside cover says "To Robert and Gail on the occasion of their marriage with every Blessing G. A. Young"
Inside cover says "To Robert and Gail on the occasion of their marriage with every Blessing G. A. Young"
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I bought this "Limpet Portable Mangle Super Wash Wringer with a,
I bought this "Limpet Portable Mangle Super Wash Wringer with a,
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"Congratulations on your Twins"
"Congratulations on your Twins"
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Daddy with twins Gillian & Paul at our house on Dean Path, Dean Village.
Daddy with twins Gillian & Paul at our house on Dean Path, Dean Village.
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"Twins ? Congratulations !"
"Twins ? Congratulations !"
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Christening Day - Gillian & Paul photographed in our Dean Path House.
Christening Day - Gillian & Paul photographed in our Dean Path House.
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Me holding Gillian and Robert holding Paul after the Christening pictured in Dean Path
Me holding Gillian and Robert holding Paul after the Christening pictured in Dean Path
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Me photographed with my Twins in Dean Path.
Me photographed with my Twins in Dean Path.
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A coloured photograph of Della and Avril holding Gillian & Paul.
A coloured photograph of Della and Avril holding Gillian & Paul.
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Della Marshall with Gillian as her Godmother and my sister Avril with Paul as his Godmother.
Della Marshall with Gillian as her Godmother and my sister Avril with Paul as his Godmother.
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My Twins Gillian & Paul aged 5 months pictured at my home at 41 Dean Path.
My Twins Gillian & Paul aged 5 months pictured at my home at 41 Dean Path.
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Twin Paul pictured with Gran.
Twin Paul pictured with Gran.
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Twin Gillian who is 12 weeks old is pictured with Gran.
Twin Gillian who is 12 weeks old is pictured with Gran.
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Mum pictured with Paul and my Auntie Maimie in Dean Path.
Mum pictured with Paul and my Auntie Maimie in Dean Path.
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It was Christmas Day at Dean Path my Twins Gillian & Paul were 6 months old.
It was Christmas Day at Dean Path my Twins Gillian & Paul were 6 months old.
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I bought Gillian & Paul's white shoes from Binn's at the West End.
I bought Gillian & Paul's white shoes from Binn's at the West End.
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Our Church of Scotland sent this Sunday School
Our Church of Scotland sent this Sunday School
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Gillian's Birthday Certificate.
Gillian's Birthday Certificate.
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Gillian & Paul aged 8 months in their Twin Pram at Princes Street Gardens,
Gillian & Paul aged 8 months in their Twin Pram at Princes Street Gardens,
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A day out with my Mum and the Twins in Princes Street Gardens.
A day out with my Mum and the Twins in Princes Street Gardens.
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My Daughter Gillian aged 10 months at the top corner of Dean Path.
My Daughter Gillian aged 10 months at the top corner of Dean Path.
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Our son Paul is photographed at the same time.
Our son Paul is photographed at the same time.
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Our Daughter Gillian age 2 years pictured near her Dean Path, Dean Village home which is in the background
Our Daughter Gillian age 2 years pictured near her Dean Path, Dean Village home which is in the background
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Paul & Gillian 2 years old. They were just about to go to a friends birthday party.
Paul & Gillian 2 years old. They were just about to go to a friends birthday party.
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Me with Gillian & Paul at Edinburgh Zoo
Me with Gillian & Paul at Edinburgh Zoo
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Photo of me taken in a photo booth.
Photo of me taken in a photo booth.
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The inner left page of the Bible reads "From Mother to Bessie"
The inner left page of the Bible reads "From Mother to Bessie"
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This bible was given to my Mother in 1937 from her Mother (my Granny Margaret Shaw).
This bible was given to my Mother in 1937 from her Mother (my Granny Margaret Shaw).
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I took this photo standing on the stone bridge with the Water of Leith flowing below.
I took this photo standing on the stone bridge with the Water of Leith flowing below.
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I won the Bronze Masters Singles Final Medal in Belfast which was awarded by the
I won the Bronze Masters Singles Final Medal in Belfast which was awarded by the
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I represented Scotland in the "Dundonald International Ice Bowl Competition" in Belfast Northern Ireland.
I represented Scotland in the "Dundonald International Ice Bowl Competition" in Belfast Northern Ireland.
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Reverse side of my Medal reads "Senior Triple Crown 2000 Northern Ireland"
Reverse side of my Medal reads "Senior Triple Crown 2000 Northern Ireland"
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2000 - Proudly photographed is Scotland's Ten Pin Bronze Team Medallist's and I was one of them.
2000 - Proudly photographed is Scotland's Ten Pin Bronze Team Medallist's and I was one of them.
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2004 - My daughter Gillian beside
2004 - My daughter Gillian beside
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I won the 1st prize in a Raffle Competition which was a 20 to 30 Minute Flight
I won the 1st prize in a Raffle Competition which was a 20 to 30 Minute Flight
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2004 - I loved going down to the Dean Village on special occasions, this time
2004 - I loved going down to the Dean Village on special occasions, this time
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Here are my family by the side of the Water of Leith with my Grand Daughter Brogan
Here are my family by the side of the Water of Leith with my Grand Daughter Brogan
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On the day Seven Ex - Servicemen paying their respects to Elsie Inglis at her Graveside.
On the day Seven Ex - Servicemen paying their respects to Elsie Inglis at her Graveside.
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I attended the Dean Cemetery on the above date to pay my respects to Elsie Inglis,
I attended the Dean Cemetery on the above date to pay my respects to Elsie Inglis,
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Shows me with my former Dean Path neighbour Ian Ridgway 50 years later
Shows me with my former Dean Path neighbour Ian Ridgway 50 years later
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This is a lovely photo which shows Ian Ridgway outside our stair at 41 Dean Path.
This is a lovely photo which shows Ian Ridgway outside our stair at 41 Dean Path.
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2016 - Photo taken in the Dean Parish Church from left to right - Meril McIvor, Margaret Lee,
2016 - Photo taken in the Dean Parish Church from left to right - Meril McIvor, Margaret Lee,
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Ian Ridgway and I attended the 3rd Dean Village Reunion.
Ian Ridgway and I attended the 3rd Dean Village Reunion.
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2016 - Pictured here are 7 Former Dean Villagers meeting for Lunch in the Michael Neave Restaurant, High Street, Edinburgh.
2016 - Pictured here are 7 Former Dean Villagers meeting for Lunch in the Michael Neave Restaurant, High Street, Edinburgh.
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Our 2nd Christmas Lunch for Former Dean Villagers held at Howies Restaurant
Our 2nd Christmas Lunch for Former Dean Villagers held at Howies Restaurant
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A group photo taken at our 6th Dean Village Reunion for former Dean Villagers held in May at the Hilton Hotel
A group photo taken at our 6th Dean Village Reunion for former Dean Villagers held in May at the Hilton Hotel
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This is my collection of over 100 Medals and Trophies that I have won Ten Pin Bowling.
This is my collection of over 100 Medals and Trophies that I have won Ten Pin Bowling.
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As a mark of respect 30 minutes prior to the scattering this brass plate was installed by the Mackin Brothers
As a mark of respect 30 minutes prior to the scattering this brass plate was installed by the Mackin Brothers
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The Dean Parish Church Notice Board - sadly before the Church closed for the last time in 2017.
The Dean Parish Church Notice Board - sadly before the Church closed for the last time in 2017.
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Ian Ridgway died in December 2015
Ian Ridgway died in December 2015
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This is me pictured here visiting my beloved Dean Village.
This is me pictured here visiting my beloved Dean Village.
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Pictured at the Hilton Hotel, after the scattering of Ian's ashes
Pictured at the Hilton Hotel, after the scattering of Ian's ashes
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A very poignant moment the scattering of Ian Ridgways ashes .
A very poignant moment the scattering of Ian Ridgways ashes .
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This photo was taken by a passer by .
This photo was taken by a passer by .
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My Dean Village Primary School and then my workplace
My Dean Village Primary School and then my workplace
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This is a lovely cheery photo of my Granddaughter Ellis and my Daughter Gillian
This is a lovely cheery photo of my Granddaughter Ellis and my Daughter Gillian
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Margaret Lee added flowers and converted our photo
Margaret Lee added flowers and converted our photo
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The Dean Cemetery located at the top of the Dean Village.
The Dean Cemetery located at the top of the Dean Village.
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The building that we are standing against
The building that we are standing against
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My daughter Gillian is pictured here with Andrew Ford who lived in 33 Dean Path
My daughter Gillian is pictured here with Andrew Ford who lived in 33 Dean Path
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This photo was taken at the end of the night
This photo was taken at the end of the night
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70 years later, here I am outside Mrs Weir's House
70 years later, here I am outside Mrs Weir's House
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I am pictured here outside my Stair entrance and the Main Door, I was 18 years old.
I am pictured here outside my Stair entrance and the Main Door, I was 18 years old.
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60 years later -10 of my Family Reunited and photographed outside what was formerly my Stair 41 Dean Path, Dean Village.
60 years later -10 of my Family Reunited and photographed outside what was formerly my Stair 41 Dean Path, Dean Village.
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