History of Leith, Edinburgh

This ballad begins: ‘Ye Noblemen and Gentlemen / Who’re come to join the Fun, / To see the Races o’er again, / And Nymphs upon the Town.’ A note below the title states that this broadside was ‘Hawked by a black badger, his secretary’, and that the ballad should be sung to the air, ‘ O’ a the arts the wind, &c’. Although the publisher is not named and the sheet is not dated, it was printed somewhere in Edinburgh. for more click here

Who are arrived in EDINBURGH, from all the different
Towns in the Three Kingdoms, to take their Pleasure
at KELSO RACES.

MISS MARY SCOT, from Glasgow came,
a clever, hearty, bucksome quean ;
Arrived here to take her chance :
at sport or play, who well can dance.
But with no man she will agree,
but with the best of Qualitie.

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An ambivalent attitude towards prostitution prevailed in early 19th century Scotland, though never officially condoned since it was unambiguously condemned in terms of hellfire and damnation by the Kirk, not to mention those who considered themselves members of respected society, as well as those social reformers who sought to stamp out what they called a brutally exploitative trade.for more click here

Leith Hospital Remembrance Service which will be held on Remembrance Sunday at 3.00pm in the Community treatment Centre in Junction Place.

The preacher is Rev Linda Bandelier of Leith Methodist Church and the Salvation Army Band provides the musical accompaniment.

After the service there are some light refreshments.

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Leith St. Andrew’s Church was a union of St. Andrew’s Place Church and Claremont Kirk in September 1973. The following is a brief tour of the history of these two churches before the union and since. for miore click here

The history of the churches of North Leith in 1128 and continues through the Reformation to a substantial renovation in the 18th century. There was considerable activity by the start of the 19th century which continued right through to the 1900’s. Some damage was suffered during World War II but this was repaired by 1950. North Leith Parish was with Bonnington Church in 1968 and the church joined with St Ninians in 1982. The latest renovation was started in 1989 and was completed in 1993. for more click here

The site of the King James VI Hospital today

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Did you know that coal is transported by ship from Russia to Leith?

Does it affect you? Do you care?

Coal powers the Cockenzie Power Station; it powers your Christmas lights, heats

your oven for Christmas Dinner and your home during the winter months.

Did you know that 95% of the world’s trade travels by sea?

Does it affect you? Do you care?

Your clothes, your food, your gifts and in fact the majority of goods arrive in the UK by sea.

Did you know that Seafarers are often miles and months from home?

Do you care?

Did you know that the British & International Sailors’ Society helps to provide

Seafarers with practical and spiritual support, replacing isolation with belonging.

We care? Do you?

If you do care, we would like to hear from you. You may like to help knit hats for

Seafarers, or find out more about our work, as Seafarers are helping YOU.

You are warmly invited to:

Wednesday 31 October

11 am – 3 pm

Ocean Terminal (near

reception desk)

Talk to the Port of Leith Chaplain

Give in your woolly hat

Pick up some wool and patterns for knitting hats

Donate videos / DVDs

Sunday, 18 November

11 am

South Leith Parish

Church, Kirkgate

Annual Scottish Service for Seafarers conducted by

Revd Ian Gilmour. Preacher: Rev John K Watson, RN

Thursday, 22 November

7.30 pm

North Leith Parish Church

Hall, Madeira Street

Illustrated talk by Revd David Potterton, Principal

Chaplain, British & International Sailors’ Society

Local contact: Tim Bell, Chaplain 0131 555 2500

www.biss.org.uk www.leithchurches.co.uk

Leith Churches Together

Registered Charity No: 237778

So how do you begin researching your family history? Well, it may seem obvious, but start with your family tree. Begin with the information you already know – yourself and your parents - then build out from there. Be sure to talk to other family members about your history – they’ll be able to help you fill in some gaps in your knowledge. See Tony Robinson’s online video tutorials for more help on getting started.

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