2014

NT1893 : Memorials to Peter Leslie and David Page

taken 9 years ago, near to Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland

Memorials to Peter Leslie and David Page
Memorials to Peter Leslie and David Page
Plaques commemorating Peter Leslie and David Page, both born in Lochgelly in the 19thC.
Peter Leslie [1819-1905] was 'Pindar', a Soldier Poet, author of 'Autobiography of a private soldier', 'Random Rhymes' and other verse. LinkExternal link (Archive LinkExternal link )
David Page [1814-1879] was a geologist, author of many books on the subject, and President of the Geological Society 1863-5. LinkExternal link
The plaques are by the entrance to the old drill hall in Lochgelly NT1893 : Lochgelly Drill Hall.

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Geographical Context: Lowlands Geological interest Village, Rural settlement Public buildings and spaces People, Events Primary Subject: Memorial Place: Fife Lochgelly other tags: Community Building WW1 Drill Hall Poet Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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M J Richardson   (more nearby)
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Wednesday, 12 November, 2014   (more nearby)
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Wednesday, 12 November, 2014
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OSGB36: geotagged! NT 1867 9362 [10m precision]
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