Here is a drawing of my building which I have been using as a kind of sign for the place where I live
I commissioned this drawing from Nigel Peake who is an architect now living in Ireland but used to be in Edinburgh for his studies. Where he gained great levels of awards He also lectured at Edinburgh University.I first encountered the work of Nigel in a shop in the Grassmarket called Analogue Books. It is a quirky shop with not often encountered publications and they run the occasional exhibition of works by local artists.
Here are a couple of Nigel’s other drawings which he generally makes for his self published wee books
I love Nigel’s books. They are a source of great pleasure for me to look at and to share with other friends. Have a look at Nigel’s site “by nigel peake html – www.secondstreet.co.uk”.
This is a photo of The Assembly Rooms as they are today and below is a print from 1890. Not too much has changed except the original stables have gone and the method of transport is a bit different. I am hoping to investigate the history of this building for a future newsletter or blog.
