Archaeological Level of interest Some There is some Archaeological interest at the site relating to the pre-19th century gardens of the demolished Dean House. The National Galleriesof Scotland Act, of 21 December 1906, specifies a change of use for the buildings on The Mound. Orphanage Directory.org is all about orphanages in Edinburgh & around the world. Oblique aerial view of the art galleries and designed garden under construction, taken from the E. Oblique aerial view of the art galleries and designed garden under construction, taken from the SW. View of sculpture, 'Master of the Universe', in grounds of Dean Gallery, Edinburgh. I was there at the same time as Tessa". Buildings of Scotland: Edinburgh, by Gifford McWilliam and Walker, a particular aspect rather than the subject as a whole, https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-gallery-modern-art, "National Galleries of Scotland - Online Collections", "The History of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art", Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume, George Waterston Memorial Centre and Museum, St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour, Edinburgh International Conference Centre, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Modern_Two&oldid=1136281643, Wikipedia neutral point of view disputes from January 2023, All Wikipedia neutral point of view disputes, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 16:33. village community's upbringing and culture, which by the Keystoned round arched openings with balustrade above of narrow arcaded arches, small foliate crests to centre. The wings are topped off with stylised chimney stacks. I agree to the use of cookies. Duke of Edinburgh -Jan 2013 Bronze Award - Duke of Edinburgh -Jan 2012 . ", Desmond Herkes, I've passed on to Florence the latest email addresses that I The content of many of our web listings is provided by third party operators and not VisitScotland. I now have 56 names on my mailing list, and ", Lesley Combe: Former Dean Orphanage, Belford Road, Dean, Edinburgh. The Dean School did not only house village children but many from surrounding neighbourhoods. with her elder brother Alex who was killed in the 16 April 2016. British Listed Buildings is a Good Stuff website. His work on the Royal High School (see separate listing) and the Burns Monument (see separate listing) on Calton Hill are significant examples of his work. are you out there, Tessa particular day, perhaps even staying for the evening meal. Martyrs Monument, Calton Hill. Christine was born Musselburgh area. The Dean Orphanage being one of them, a short walking distance away. has a fireplace at either end. Following major redevelopment, the Portrait Gallery re-opens to the public in December 2011. Dean Orphanage portico and towers Physicians Hall, Edinburgh Wallace Tower, Ayr St. Mary's Church, South Leith New North Road Free Church, Edinburgh (now the Bedlam Theatre) The contents of this page are sourced from Wikipedia article . Dean Village is a charming neighbourhood in the Water of Leith. I now realise from reading some When the idea of a new railway station in Edinburgh, requiring the demolition of both the orphanage and the church, arose in the early 1830s, he contrived a plan, along with his church patron, Lady Glenorchy, to combine her funds with the compensation from the railway company (ensured in an Act of 1836) to build a very generous new orphanage in the clean country air, west of the city. Oblique aerial view of the Dean Gallery, looking NW. like to know that I have heard back from Modern Art in Belford Road. of Dean Orphanage. children, my sister included, were transferred to Flora 1 December 2015, Vernon, Graham, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (since 1961) : Author Roger Dean Kiser is a 54 year old, happily married father and grandfather who now calls Brunswick, Georgia home, but he once was a beautiful child longing for love and attention, a hug or a pat on the back; a prayer or a kiss goodnight. S (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: 11 bays flanked by advanced 2-bay corner pavilions. Bedford Parish Church. Oblique aerial view of the art galleries, the designed garden under construction and school, taken from the SSW. National Galleries of Scotland, in partnership with Tate, launches ARTIST ROOMS, a modern and contemporary art collection established through the generosity of Anthony and Anne dOffay. Children from Dean Hidden in the village, you will come across a variety of mill stones and stone plaques decorated with baked bread and pies. The Spinning book of the Orphan Hospital Manufactory and Paul's Work, Edinburgh (part of the records of the Dean Orphanage and Cauvin's Trust), contains a record of wool spun and given out. 1st Staggs, Musselburgh. He was ably assisted by the treasurer at that period, Thomas Todd. buttocks. Elrick was very good to us, - Miss A further suite of galleries is opened, this time beneath the ground floor of the south end of the National Gallery, to house the Gallery's Scottish Collection and also provide room for facilities such as a Print Room, Library and Picture Store. The children attended the local Dean Village school which is pictured in the 1930s and also had opportunities for instruction within the Orphanage itself, as can be seen from the photograph of its Sewing Room. Peter Stubbs, Edinburgh. This is what must have been at least 1968. The original building was designed by Hamilton and built in 1833. Central spine corridor with coffered ceiling opens onto double height space to rear at ground floor. Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland. pages on EdinPhoto web site, I believe The services of the architect Thomas Hamilton were procured and this drawing shows the Dean Orphanage in Edinburgh before its construction from 1831 to 1833. ", Elaine used to have at the church. "David & I would then perhaps go for Outstanding example of a Neo-Baroque former orphanage with high quality architectural detailing and little later alteration changing character of the design. The building, known as the Dean Orphanage, was designed by Thomas Hamilton in 1831 and took three years to build. "On weekends, David would sometimes RootsChat.com is a totally free family history forum to help you. stayed in the Cottage they had to wear clothes that identified them as being from the choose: 1. was in Ravelston and not where it is! hope to add more, including some of the contributors to this Scottish Charity No. "Some The clock was moved from a demolished building on the Netherbow Port in Edinburgh in 1764. USA: 29 August 2016. View of sculpture, 'Gate', in grounds of Dean Gallery. Oblique aerial view of the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art and Dean Gallery, looking W. Oblique aerial view of the Dean Gallery, looking WSW. Oblique aerial view of the Dean Gallery, looking SSE. may be of interest to anybody trying to learn more about Dean Oblique aerial view of the art gallery, orphanage and school, taken from the ESE. September 23, 2014. Played games and took care of orphans in the orphanage in the morning, and taught elementary school students English while playing traditional Mongolian games in the afternoon in the second week. Mr. Scobie, Headmaster of Thank you to Margaret Rubery for writing again with more memories Dean Village is one of the oldest of the villages that lay around the original Royal Burgh of Edinburgh. Site Name Edinburgh, 73 Belford Road, Dean Orphanage Classification Art Gallery (20th Century), Orphanage (19th Century), School (20th Century) Alternative Name (s) Dean Education Centre; Dean Gallery ; National Museum Of Modern Art Canmore ID 87870 Site Number NT27SW 231 NGR NT 23653 73875 Datum OSGB36 - NGR Edinburgh: I hope she will be able to May 31, 2013, Bournemouth, I'm The Gallery is used to house the generous gift by the Edinburgh-born sculptor Sir Eduardo Paolozzi of a large collection of his work. The school shut around 1960 and the remaining email me to let me know, then I'll pass on her email address to I was there from 1945 to 1951. 0.5 Cybo Score. Kathleen Glancy recalls two of the girls Isobel and Margo Brouillard who were sisters. Matron was Miss Lamb, - Cathy The portico has wings on either side and a small clock tower above it. from the Dean Orphanage were amongst the Activities and Societies: UCLA Men's Rowing 2013-2014, Member of Alpha Lambda Delta & Phi Eta Sigma Honor Societies, Dean's Honor List Fall 2013, Winter & Spring 2014 Vivek High School, India really confused as it says that Dean primary until it closed. ", Children yet I attended Flora Stevenson's Beaconsfield before I came to Australia with my parents in 1961 Much of the campaigning and fundraising is undertaken by the local newspaper proprietor, John Ritchie Findlay. If you to George. 6 Records of the Exchequer, 1538, NRS reference: E21/34 available at We They were then put into service or Peter Stubbs: Oblique aerial view of the art galleries, the designed garden under construction and school, taken from the SE. The Dean Orphanage being one of them, a short walking distance away. Thank you to John Smith for sending me the message below. never attended information would be most welcome. The Lord Provost, John Learmonth, was pulled into the idea around 1833, and he agreed to gift the land required for the project. We went to Belford Church, and Historic Environment Scotland. please email me, then I'll pass on her email address to you. 3rd= Roseburn Bar & Dreadnought. class from Dean Orphanage. The support for the new Orphans Hospital was widespread, examples of which being Edinburghs Candlemakers promising to supply the Hospital annually with all their candles free of charge, and twenty-four Journeymen pledging to work without pay on the building for one hundred and forty days. Recollections 9 above. Dean Orphanage - now Dean Gallery, 73 Belford Road, Edinburgh, South East Scotland Date built: photo Adrian Welch George IV Bridge, Edinburgh Old Town, South East Scotland Date built: Inmates of Edinburghs Dean Orphanage for boys. 1 reference. memory serves me correctly our school sports were held in the contact Douglas, possibly concerning his proposed Reunion, in Dean Village was originally a mill town in the 19th The building, known as the Dean Orphanage, was designed by Thomas Hamilton in 1831 and took three years to build. is to be held on 15 May 2015 in the Holiday Inn, Queensferry The Dean School did not only house village children but many from surrounding neighbourhoods. Large pedimented central portico; advanced end blocks. Review on Cybo. Thank you. Dean Cemetery comprises Edinburgh's richest collection of funerary monuments. trivial matter and, being children, was N (REAR) ELEVATION: regular fenestration, similar to that at S elevation; 2 large cart arched openings at ground floor flanked by smaller doorways. "As a 2016, Florence I wonder if anyone has any Money from his estate was donated to the upkeep of the Orphanage accompanied by an Annuity.. The orphanage has a central Ionic portico with four visible columns. Create a new scrapbook, The selected memory has been added to scrapbook "". I'd like to hear He was however partially using this philanthropic gesture as a carrot to his fellow town councillors to allow development of the remaining land for housing (the area now known as Learmonth). I was also Brown Owl of the attached no special significance to it. from anyone who was at the orphanage between 1946 and 1952. Extensive redevelopment of the Royal Scottish Academy Building, now owned by the National Galleries of Scotland, is completed, turning the venue into one of Europes premier exhibition venues. ", Florence Jack (ne Lockyer), soon forgotten. Robert Scott Moncrieff was a senior figure in the early days of the Royal Bank of Scotland who played a prominent role around 1774 in upgrading and extending the Orphan Hospital building and its facilities.