By
Margaret Munro and Archie Foley
(ISBN 0 7524 3657 0 Tempus Publishing Ltd.)
Tempus Publishing is the largest publisher of local history works in Great Britain and this new publication is in the highly successful Images of Scotland series of old photograph books.
The images selected give a glimpse into the diversity of Portobello and Duddingston and reflect the importance of both the tourist trade and of industry such as pottery. Other themes are also explored, paying particular attention to the people and places who have shaped the history of theses independently minded communities.
Both authors are qualified historians and have been active in the local history of the area for many years. Margaret Munro recently succeeded Archie Foley as Secretary of Portobello History Society.
With over 200 illustrations and 14,000 words of text, this will make an ideal Christmas present at only £12.99. Copies are on sale at Portobello Stationers, 110, Portobello High Street.
The initial Launch and Signing is on Wednesday 23 November in the Dalriada Bar/Restaurant, 77 Promenade to which all are welcome. (Check our What's On section for details of other local launch dates)
don't think I'll manage to the launch though.
. So far this year my lot are getting a goat, a schoolbag, a desk and chair, 200 school dinners all from oxfamunwrapped! Next year I was thinking of sponsoring a reindeer........
