A fascinating film created shortly after the Second World War shows Edinburgh as it was in the Fabulous Fifties.
Shared by the Huntley Archives, the lyrical film first explores views of the hilly city from a distance. Cherub angel statues, iron gates, carvings, sculptures and ornate ceiling plaster works show the magnificent detail that adorns much of the capital’s architecture.
The National Records of Scotland building follows a serene showing of the city’s rooftops and a park with large trees. As recitals are read out from R.L.Stevenson, the film explores several church spires before going inside what is now St Stephen’s Theatre.
