History / culture

THE MEDDLING PROFESSOR Editor Sat, 18/11/2023 - 13:21

Spurtle readers may be interested in a new article (by me) on the political theorist and writer Professor Bernard Crick, writes Charlie Ellis.

‘The Meddling Professor: Bernard Crick’s Active Defence of Politics’ appears in the latest issue of Scottish Affairs, Scotland’s longest running journal on contemporary political and social issues.

MUSEUM OF FIRE HERITAGE OPENS DOORS TO LOCALS Editor Sat, 01/07/2023 - 00:01

On Saturday 17 June, the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage in Dryden Place had a preview opening for local residents.

The museum tells the story of fire fighting in Edinburgh and Scotland, from medieval times to the present day.

DARK DEEDS IN SPURTLESHIRE Editor Mon, 13/02/2023 - 00:00

FLOUR, MURDER AND THE WATER OF LEITH

Pamphlets have been part of our culture for hundreds of years. The religious controversies of the early 16th century saw the first great age of pamphleteering. Our political culture has been shaped by pamphlets, from revolutionary tracts to the output of influential think tanks such as the Institute of Economic Affairs. Today, these organisations regularly publish the words of ‘policy wonks’ in this form, even if most read them as PDFs rather than austere A5 booklets.

TRAFALGAR DAY Editor Thu, 21/10/2021 - 21:46

DUTY DONE:—'Drink, drink. Fan, fan. Rub, rub.'

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