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Edinburgh Geographical Institute. John George Bartholomew LLD (1860-1920) Geographer and Cartographer. Royal Fourth Generation in a line of Mapmakers from 1797. Founder of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society in 1884. This Institute, built in 1910, was designed by Dr John George Bartholomew to house his firm's expanding map printing and publishing operations. It incorporates the Palladian portico (1824) from Falcon Hall, the family residence in Morningside. Fromn 1919, as John Bartholomew & Son Ltd, two further generations of the family and a loyal staff continued to develop the traditions and high standards of the company until 1987, when the family involvement ceased. With the support of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, and the generosity of private donors, this plaque commemorates the immense contribution of the Bartholomew family to world cartography for nearly 200 years. Unveiled by HRH The Princess Royal, a Vice President of the Society 11th July 1997.
, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
In honour of John G. Reid 1721-1807. Composer, musician, alumnus, benefactor of music at the University through the Reid Bequest.
14 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Lady Margaret Sackville (1881 - 1963) British poet and author whose works focused on the brutality of war and women’s social freedom, and member of the anti-war Union of Democratic Control. [full inscription unknown]
30 Regent Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Rock House The Studio of pioneer photographers Robert Adamson and David Octavius Hill 1843-1847
Rock House, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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To the memory of those who lived and died at Gogarburn Hospital December 1924-MAY 1999. 'We're a' Jock Tamson's bairns'
Gogarburn, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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To remember Alexandra Mary Chalmers Watson CBE who opened doors for medical women and for women in public service
former Elsie Inglis Memorial Maternity Hospital Spring Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Alexandra Mary Geddes 1872-1936 MD University of Edinburgh 1898 founder and commandant WAAC 1917 chairman of the Edinburgh Women Citizens Association 1918 President of the Medical Womens Federation 1936
, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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1914-1997 - A trailblazing engineer, Mary (Molly) Isolen Fergusson was the first woman to be elected Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers in 1957. After studying engineering at the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt College she forged a career with Edinburgh civil engineers Blyth-Blyth. Through her exceptional ability and commitment she rose to the rolw of Senior Partner. A member of the Women's Engineering Society, Mary Fergusson was an inspiration to the generations of young women. Her lifetime of achievement earned her an OBE in 1979 and the honorary degree of Doctor of Science at Heriot-Watt University in 1985.
William Arrol Building, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Plaque dedicating garden to Ruth Adler [full inscription unknown]
University of Edinburgh Day Nursery 79 -81 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Esmée Fairbairn 1888-1944 Played a prominent role in developing the WRVS and the Citizens' Advice Bureau. Her husband and sons founded the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to promote economic and financial education.
Heriot-Watt University The Fairway, Riccarton Campus,, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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The Edinburgh Award Ian Rankin 2007, JK Rowling 2008, Sir Chris Hoy 2009, George Kerr 2010 [full inscription unknown]
City Chambers, 253 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
In memory of John Mackechnie and his wife Helen Savory Mackechnie
Thistle Foundation, Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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These two houses were presented to the 003 City of Edinburgh (Fighter) Squadron RAF by Sir John A. MacTaggart Bart. and Col. Andrew Mickel JP 29th May 1945
79-80, Ladywell Avenue, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Water of Leith Walkway Stedfastgate Opened 8th October 1983 by Rt Hon Tom Morgan CBE Lord Provost. Named to commemorate the Centenary of the Boys' Brigade by Rt Hon Lord Murray PC Hon President Leith Battalion. City of Edinburgh, Manpower Services Commission, Scottish Development Agency, Leith Project.
, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
In memory of F/O Thomas L. French (RAF), WO Andrew McFadyen (RAF), Flt Sgt Charles McGregor (RAF), Flt Sgt John Robert Harper (RAF), 1st Lt S Kaulis (USASC) who tragically lost their lives when their aircaft, Vickers Wellington X3707, crashed at Craiglockhart View on 14th December 1942.
Craiglockhart View, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
"My subject is war, and the pity of war. The poetry is in the pity." On 13th October 1917 three poets of the Great War met at Baberton Golf Club, Juniper Green Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, Robert Graves This plaque was unveiled 100 years later by the Rt Hon Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh Frank Ross, local historian Neil McLennan and local residents in remembrance of that meeting and the fallen of World War One 1914-1918 Plaque kindly donated by Specialized Signs, Edinburgh
55 Baberton Avenue, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Mary Burton 1778-1818 [full inscription unknown]
The Manse, 1 Greyfriars, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Phyllis Mary Bone 1894-1972 [full inscription unknown]
Belford Mews, Dean Village, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton 1874-1922 [full inscription unknown]
14 South Learmonth Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Christian Isobel Johnstone 1781-1857 [full inscription unknown]
2 Walker Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #079
Robert Donat and Kenneth More appeared in The 39 Steps filmed here [full inscription unknown]
North Queensferry, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Sorley MacLean 1911-1996 Tha a' bhàrdachd aige cho iongantach 's gum mair i gu bràth anns an litreachas againn His poetry will last forever in our literature
26 Viewforth, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Mary of Lorraine, Queen of James V, mother of Mary Queen of Scots and Regent of Scotland from 1554-1560 died here 11th June 1560. "A lady of honourable conditions, of singular judgment, full of humanity, a great lover of justice, helpful to the poor"
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Centenary Of Cinema 1996 #074
The Empire Palace Theatre site of the first moving picture show in Scotland 13th April 1896 (New Edinburgh Festival Theatre)
Festival Theatre, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom