The History of the Usher Hall - Lauriston Castle Lectures
Schedule
Sat Aug 31 2024 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
2a Cramond Road South, Davidson's Mains, EH4 5QD Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Edinburgh, SC
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The History of the Usher HallThe Usher Hall is Scotland's five-star concert hall, set in the heart of Edinburgh. People have been attending concerts, gigs and other entertainments for over 100 years at this beautiful venue on Lothian Road - but how did it start, who gave the money for this building, and why does the back of one of the toilet doors point down to the basement? Join us for walk through this Edinburgh institution’s history.
Ruth Boreham currently works for the Scottish Book Trust on their Early Years programme called Bookbug, and is also a freelance tour guide (particularly on women’s history walking tours in Edinburgh), speaker and historical researcher. Ruth worked for the National Library of Scotland as their John Murray Archive Project Curator and has done historical research for authors and tv programmes such as ‘Who Do You Think You Are’. Women’s history is Ruth’s passion, and she is currently researching and writing a biography about Mary Somerville, and also researching the Scottish 1911 census and the suffrage movement.
www.ruthboreham.com
All our lecture mornings cost £8 and include a friendly lecture where you can meet our guest lecturer, have coffee and a sweet treat and get a special castle tour. Why not make a day of it at Lauriston and have some lunch at Mimi’s café on-site after your lecture experience?
Book on the booking link
By phone - 0131 336 2060 (Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 10am - 4pm)
In person - At Lauriston Castle – (Go through Courtyard by Mimi’s Café and ring the bell on the green door) Monday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
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Where is it happening?
2a Cramond Road South, Davidson's Mains, EH4 5QD Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Lauriston Castle, 2A Cramond Road South, Edinburgh, EH4 6, United Kingdom,Edinburgh, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
