or that it was built by 'Bradshaw, Gass and Hope', when that practice became Bradshaw Gass & Hope in 1912; the architect Bradshaw Gass himself officiated at its foundation stone ceremony...the devil is in the detail...
...And so, with the breezy ideals of the 1964 Venice Charter (and all its subsequent 'sister' charters) blowing wind into my sails, this friend of Leith Theatre is propelled by its (and subsequent) guiding conservation principals encapsulated by the 1999 Burra Charter...
...perhaps the most important of which is to establish Leith Theatre's significance and with the involvement of people in the decision-making process (especially those who have associations with the place), which can be done by gathering documentary, oral and physical evidence.
'Cultural significance is embodied in the place itself, its fabric, setting, use, associations, meanings, records, related places and related objects'. It is also determined by 'aesthetic, historic, scientific, social or spiritual value for past, present or future generations'...(Burra Charter)
Leith Theatre's best interests can be safeguarded for Leithers and their friends by Leithers and their friends...by understanding its past 80 years we can better safeguard its development over next 80 years and beyond...
born on 11 October 1929 when my foundation stone was laid...wartime bombing resulted in a hibernation period in 1940s followed by a shortlived rebirth from the late 1950s to 80s climaxing in a Fringe First performance in 1992; I hope not my swansong...now I'm wishing for a new lease of life to make me three times lucky...!
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