December 1, 2022December 6, 2022 threadinburgh

The thread about the Interceptor Sewers; how Victorian Edinburgh cleaned up the Water of Leith. Twice.

November 30, 2022December 1, 2022 threadinburgh

The thread about the problem of sewage disposal in 19th century Edinburgh and Leith, and how something ended up being done about it

September 29, 2022October 19, 2022 threadinburgh

The thread about the “Dean Village”; why it isn’t where you think it is; why what you’re calling the “Dean Village” isn’t it; and the small matter of a revolution plotted there in the 18th century

September 4, 2022September 29, 2022 threadinburgh

The thread about Thomas Morton, his “Patent Slip” and the Patent Slips of others

August 31, 2022September 18, 2022 threadinburgh

The thread about the Canon Mill and when its long lost lade saw the light of day again