Peter Hoffmann The Stair (6 Oxgangs Avenue 1958-1972) /Oxgangs - A Pastime From Time Past

Peter Hoffmann The Stair 6 OXGANGS AVENUE EDINBURGH, a blog about the everyday life of eight families living in one of the post war new council housing schemes on the south of the city set in the lea of the Pentland Hills between the years 1958 to 1972. (Since 2017 incorporating the Facebook page, OXGANGS - A PASTIME FROM TIME PAST)

Friday, 23 May 2014

The Pulley

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It's strange how things that one hasn't thought of for decades take a little nudge from somewhere and something long forgotten ...
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Thursday, 1 May 2014

Miss Elizabeth Sulley-The Creme de la Creme

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Thanks for the reminiscences about Elizabeth. She was my aunt, and my mother now lives in her old flat in Trinity. Ralph  Ralph, Thanks...
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Sunday, 20 April 2014

Easter and The Half Hearted

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Between the years 1958 to 1972 on Easter Sunday I loved to hear the St John's Church bell ring out to the parish of Oxgangs to cele...
Saturday, 19 April 2014

Comment From Richard Cropper, 2B Oxgangs Green

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From: RICHARD CROPPER <noreply-comment@blogger.com> To: peter.hoffmann@btinternet.com Sent: Thursday, 17 April 2014, 20:36 Subje...
Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Iain; The Author; 'Noggin'; and Gavin, Summer 1961

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Back in 2012 when I was writing the blog each day I occasionally searched in vain for this photie; serendipity-today whilst looking in...
Monday, 3 February 2014

The Happy Smile Club and the School Dentist

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Anyone recall these badges?  I could recall the image almost perfectly, but could never find one or any reference to it. I mentio...
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Facebook

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I've entered the 21st century and joined Facebook on Christmas Day if anyone wishes to get in contact!  Facebook-Peter Hoffmann
Tuesday, 14 January 2014

Proposed Re-Development of St John's Parish Church

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Reverend Ian Goring outside St John's Church on Oxgangs Road North which is closing.  Pic: Greg Macvean A CHURCH described as...
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Tuesday, 3 December 2013

The Stair Isn't Just For Christmas!

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If you wish to read The Stair in a readily available and easy to read format then it's available on Amazon. This is a print on...
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Monday, 2 December 2013

St John's Church-An Update

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Anonymous Comment A well written piece Peter, again the memories came flooding back especially when I saw the photos.  I am scared...
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Friday, 22 November 2013

St John's Church-For Whom The Bell Tolls, It Tolls For Thee-An Update and a Special Church Service, 24 November, 2013

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On the last day of December, 2013, the St John's Church, Oxgangs church bell will ring out one more time before becoming silent...
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Sunday, 3 November 2013

RLS Day 13 November-A few of the highlights!

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Start/End Date(s) 13 November 2013 Venue VENUES ACROSS EDINBURGH + ONLINE Robert Louis Stevenson Day 13 November 2013 Rob...
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