Edinburgh

Welcome to the enchanting city of Edinburgh, Scotland, on Frog's Folly Travel! Delve into the heart of Scottish heritage and explore the mesmerizing blend of historical grandeur and vibrant contemporary life in Edinburgh. From the majestic Edinburgh Castle perched atop an ancient volcano to the winding, cobbled streets of the Old Town, every corner tells a story. Join us as we uncover the city's best-kept secrets, indulge in its cultural festivals, and revel in the breathtaking landscapes that have inspired artists and writers for centuries. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through Edinburgh with Frog's Folly Travel.

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<p><u>The Postcard</u><br />
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A postcard that was published by The Photochrom Co. Ltd. of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The card was posted in Edinburgh using a 1d. stamp on Thursday the 8th. November 1934. It was sent to:<br />
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Mr. C. Charlwood,<br />
Strathmore,<br />
Tivoli Park Avenue,<br />
Margate,<br />
Kent.<br />
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The message on the divided back of the card was as follows:<br />
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&quot;Dear Mr. C,<br />
This is one of the best<br />
holidays I have ever <br />
had.<br />
We came up here<br />
yesterday for a few<br />
days, then go on to<br />
Glasgow, from there<br />
back to Lochmaben.<br />
You would like it here,<br />
it is delightful.<br />
The shrine is a wonderful<br />
piece of work.<br />
Kindest thoughts,<br />
Yours,<br />
M.&quot;<br />
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<u>The Scottish National War Memorial</u><br />
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The Scottish National War Memorial is located in Edinburgh Castle, and commemorates Scottish service personnel and civilians, and those serving with Scottish regiments, who died in the two world wars and subsequent conflicts. <br />
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Its chief architect was Robert Lorimer, commissioned in 1919, and the monument was formally opened in 1927. It is housed in a redeveloped barrack block in Crown Square, at the heart of the castle, and incorporates numerous monuments.<br />
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The Rolls of Honour kept within the memorial include the names of those Scots servicemen and women and Scots civilians who died in all wars after 1914. <br />
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This includes all Scots who were killed as a result of enemy action or who died as a result of wounds, diseases, or injuries while serving in the British Armed Forces, the Merchant Navy, the armed forces of the Dominions, the women's services, and the nursing services, together with all members of Scottish regiments. <br />
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The Rolls of Honour include those who died between the 4th. August 1914 and the 31st. August 1921 as having died in the First World War and those between the 3rd. September 1939 and the 31st. December 1947 as having died in the Second World War. <br />
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Those not serving in the Scottish regiments must either have been born in Scotland or have at least one parent born in the country.<br />
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The memorial rolls list close to 135,000 casualties of the First World War and over 50,000 of the Second World War. More casualties from later wars are also inscribed, including from the Malayan Emergency, the Korean War (1950–1953), Operation Banner (1969–2007) during The Troubles, the Falklands War (1982), and the Gulf War (1990–1991). <br />
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Most recently casualties from Iraq and Afghanistan have been added to the Rolls of Honour.<br />
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<u>Anna Sutherland Bissell</u><br />
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So what else happened on the day that the card was posted?<br />
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Well, the 8th. November 1934 marked the death at the age of 87 of Anna Sutherland Bissell. <br />
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Born Anna Sutherland on the 2nd. December 1846, she was a Canadian-American businesswoman who was the first female CEO in the United States. <br />
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She was CEO of Bissell, known for its carpet sweepers and vacuum cleaners.<br />
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-- <u>Anna Sutherland - The Early Years</u><br />
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Anna was born in River John, Nova Scotia, to William and Eleanor Sutherland. They immigrated to Wisconsin when Anna was a child.<br />
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By the age of 16, Anna was a schoolteacher.<br />
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After Anna married Melville R. Bissell at the age of 19, they became a partners in their crockery and china business. <br />
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-- <u>The Bissell Sweeper</u><br />
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The Bissell Sweeper website recounts that Mrs. Bissell complained to her husband about sawdust that collected in their carpets and was difficult to remove, whereupon he made great improvements to a new invention called the carpet sweeper. <br />
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When Bissell's husband invented the Bissell carpet sweeper in 1876, she became its top salesperson, traveling from town to town selling the sweeper.<br />
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After her husband's death in 1889 and with five children and a grandchild, Bissell took over the business and became the chief executive officer of the Bissell company. <br />
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-- <u>Growing the Business</u><br />
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Anna established new guidelines on trademarks and patents and moved Bissell carpet sweepers into the international market. By 1899 it was the world's largest organization of its kind.<br />
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In 1919, Bissell also became the chairman of the Bissell company. As president of the corporation and chairman of the board, Bissell introduced progressive labor policies, including workman's compensation and pension plans, long before these practices were widespread in industry.<br />
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It was said of her that she &quot;studied business the way other women of her time studied French.&quot; She kept pace with the growing complexities of industrialism and knew every facet of the Bissell production.<br />
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-- <u>Anna Bissell's Civic Activities</u><br />
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Bissell was a charter member of the Ladies Literary Club, a life member of the Women's City Club, and an active member of Zonta International. <br />
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She served on the board of The Clark Memorial Home, and was for years the sole woman member of the National Hardware Men's Association.<br />
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Bissell was a generous philanthropist. She was the first woman trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was actively involved in Bissell House, a recreation and training program for Grand Rapids, Michigan youth and immigrant women. <br />
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Anna also served on the board of what was to become the Blodgett Home for Children.<br />
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-- <u>Anna Bissell's Personal Life and Death</u><br />
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At the age of 19, Anna Sutherland married Melville Reuben Bissell. They had five children and at least one grandchild. In 1889, Melville Bissell died from pneumonia.<br />
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On the 8th. November 1934, Anna Sutherland Bissell died at age 87 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Anna Bissell was laid to rest in Oakhill Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan.<br />
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In July 2016 a seven-foot (2.1 m) statue of Bissell was unveiled; it is located outside the DeVos Place Grand Gallery in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The bronze statue was designed by Ann Hirsch. It was funded by the Peter Secchia family.<br />
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A small park on the water in River John, Nova Scotia is dedicated to Bissell.<br />
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Her home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, also known as the Bissell House, no longer exists. The site is now occupied by NBC television affiliate station WOOD-TV.</p>
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<p>Edinburgh zoo.</p>
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<p>Edinburgh zoo.</p>
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<p>North Tower - Forth Road Bridge</p>
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<p>Bamboo</p>
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<p>These photos were taken in Scotland during a study abroad trip in summer 2016.</p>
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<p>These photos were taken in Scotland during a study abroad trip in summer 2016.</p>
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