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Dean Village Memories

A group of former villagers, who lived in the Dean Village from the late 1920's to the mid 1970's.

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This is my Sister Marjory's Wedding with my Brother Ian giving her away.

This is my Sister Marjory's Wedding with my Brother Ian giving her away.

1970 - My sister Marjory's Wedding.
I'm the bigger Indian on the black & white Pony and I was awarded "SECOND PRIZE"

I'm the bigger Indian on the black & white Pony and I was awarded "SECOND PRIZE"

1958 - at the Leith Parade.
This is a photo of my Sister Ann with her kids, Ian, Craig, Julie & baby Keith,

This is a photo of my Sister Ann with her kids, Ian, Craig, Julie & baby Keith,

1962 - probably taken in Haddington.
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

1955 - including fruit & veg and confectionery/...
The yellow markers show details about this part of Dean Path

The yellow markers show details about this part of Dean Path

1950 - before the tenements were later demolish...
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

1943 - to the Village, which happened between 1...
Ian Ridgway and I attended the 3rd Dean Village Reunion.

Ian Ridgway and I attended the 3rd Dean Village Reunion.

2014 -
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.

2007 -
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,

2007 - who is buried there. She was a very ...
1962 - The yellow dots show the Dean Path Main Door & Stair Numbers.

1962 - The yellow dots show the Dean Path Main Door & Stair Numbers.

1962 - The following families lived here. St...
1943 - This photo shows the North West side of the Dean Village.

1943 - This photo shows the North West side of the Dean Village.

1943 -
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

by the Rev. George Young, St Bernard's Church, ...
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"

1964 - The "HOLY MATRIMONY" page on the right h...
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.

1956 - "Gail Featherstonehaugh, ...
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"

1956 -
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

on the 10th March 1956.
The inner left page of the Bible reads "From Mother to Bessie"

The inner left page of the Bible reads "From Mother to Bessie"

1973 - On the inner right page, the names of th...
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).

I received the bible when my Mother Died in 197...
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

1964 - "W. Haldane, D. Marshall, B, Featherston...
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

1956 - us on during the races. The yellow numbe...
As the Dean Village looked in 1962, with the following Tenement numbers

As the Dean Village looked in 1962, with the following Tenement numbers

completely demolished 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, 43, 3...
Above the Trees is where the rich people lived in Belgrave Crescent

Above the Trees is where the rich people lived in Belgrave Crescent

1950 - in hugh Georgian houses built around 186...
The building that we are standing against

The building that we are standing against

2018 - was the Cemetery Superintendents house....
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

2004 - it was my 60th birthday in 2004. Here I ...
2004 - My daughter Gillian beside

2004 - My daughter Gillian beside

2004 - number 2 Well Court where the Cunningha...
The Dean Cemetery located at the top of the Dean Village.

The Dean Cemetery located at the top of the Dean Village.

2018 - I don't have any family buried there but...
This photo was taken by a passer by .

This photo was taken by a passer by .

2018 - I drove down to take photos of the Dean ...
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

2019 - the same stair where I lived as a child....
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

2004 - with her Mum (Gillian) on her back (a co...
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.

1999 - West Mill is to my left with Holy Trinit...