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Ghost sign spotted on Gilmore Place ✨ #Edinburgh

03.09.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s been a while on here but after a wander around New Carlton Burial Ground, spotted a ghost sign on St Mary’s Street πŸ‚βœ¨ #Edinburgh

31.08.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some recent #Edinburgh ghost sign sightings ✨

04.06.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some lovely signs of the past spotted in #Liverpool this weekend ❀️ #history #ghostsigns

06.05.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh my god, I am OBSESSED.

06.05.2025 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An Exmoor Horn ram posed by a tent. This ram was owned by S.J. Rudd, of South View, North Melton, Devon.

An Exmoor Horn ram posed by a tent. This ram was owned by S.J. Rudd, of South View, North Melton, Devon.

My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.

24.04.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 892    πŸ” 144    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 19
Two lambs jumping into the air, in front of a brick wall.

Two lambs jumping into the air, in front of a brick wall.

Us leaping into the bank holiday weekend

17.04.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 104    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“Ghost sign for Craigend Dairy at the bottom of Easter Road #Edinburgh

17.04.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A simple sketch of pig made in pen. The pig is sat upright with a worried expression.

A simple sketch of pig made in pen. The pig is sat upright with a worried expression.

"Hope this email finds you well"

How your email finds me:

17.04.2025 07:48 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A light blue diagram depicting the sea, with the water's surface at the top, and just below it is an outline of the Mary Rose, with the depth (12m, 40ft or 6.7 fathoms). There is a line showing the seabed, which takes a rapid dive into the vertical...

A light blue diagram depicting the sea, with the water's surface at the top, and just below it is an outline of the Mary Rose, with the depth (12m, 40ft or 6.7 fathoms). There is a line showing the seabed, which takes a rapid dive into the vertical...

On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked,

"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"

Allow our scaled diagram to explain...

15.04.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 13201    πŸ” 5368    πŸ’¬ 217    πŸ“Œ 1316
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Some great ghost signs spotted in Oban, Scotland over the weekend πŸ“πŸ©΅ #scotland #history

08.04.2025 08:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some ghosts signs spotted whilst wandering recently en route to Stockbridge, #Edinburgh πŸ“β€οΈ

24.03.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Love this faux ghost sign on Hardman Street in #Liverpool πŸ“β€οΈ

21.03.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spotted on Gorgie Road, lovely new ghost sign on display ❀️ #Edinburgh

19.03.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A very large Exmoor Horn ram, with a small yet noticeable smile.

A very large Exmoor Horn ram, with a small yet noticeable smile.

look at this absolute unit

18.03.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 9678    πŸ” 1632    πŸ’¬ 137    πŸ“Œ 230
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My aunt went to a postcard fair (very jealous to have missed it!) and she picked me up this lovely postcard featuring the Royal Mile in the 1920s πŸ“ #Edinburgh

14.03.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the lovely things about #Edinburgh, there’s history around every corner ❀️

13.03.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rediscovered this gem from my camera roll. A little ghost sign on West Crosscauseway (number 9 is just peeking out) πŸ“Έ #ghostsigns #edinburgh

07.03.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Who knew that dioptric holophotal revolving lights made such pretty colours? ❀️🌈

06.03.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Liverpool: Weekend Wanderings edition ❀️ #ghostsigns #liverpool

03.03.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Much-loved Edinburgh cat to be remembered with life-size memorial statue and plaque An Edinburgh cat loved by his local community, who was killed nearly two years ago when he was hit by a car, is to be immortalised forever with plans for a statue of him.

Much-loved Edinburgh cat to be remembered with life-size memorial statue and plaque www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/...

27.02.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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An oldie but a goodie, fabulous ghost sign remains on The Milkman, Cockburn Street in #Edinburgh ✨

26.02.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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How accurate are the viral TikTok AI POV lab history videos? Can AI resurrect the past, or are these videos a polished, modernised version of history designed for engagement?

Historians warn about misleading AI videos on TikTok πŸ‘‡
BBC News - How accurate are the viral TikTok AI POV lab history videos? - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

23.02.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ah thank you! That seems to have done the trick ☺️

23.02.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone else struggling to access Find My Past on iPhone/iPad? It doesn’t seem to loading for me which is slightly annoying πŸ™ƒ #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

23.02.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Absolute bucket list moment today, finally saw wee Haggis in the flesh. Utterly obsessed 😭πŸ₯Ήβ€οΈ #Edinburgh

23.02.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œMr Pharmacist”
Pen, ink and crayon over monotype
2025
(37cm x 27cm)

Liverpool HomΕ“opathic Dispensary was built in 1860. It became a bakery in 1888 when the ornate shop front was added. It’s now a bar.

Its architect, Peter Ellis, is one of the fathers of modern architecture.

It’s not listed😳

22.02.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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How lovely is this ghost sign? Laurence Smith & Son was a wine and spirit merchant established in 1883. Today the Grogshop continues to bring wine, spirits and more to locals 🀍 #Edinburgh

22.02.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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How lovely! My grandma took some very er…interesting pics at the Teddy Bear Rally at the gardens in β€˜84 🐻

22.02.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Saturday ghost sign spot ✨ #Edinburgh

22.02.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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