Thursday, 10 December 2009

9. James Court


James Court

Once married in 1886 Geddes took his new wife to live in a second floor flat of James Court. At the time the Old Town was widely considered a slum and a very bleak place to live. However carrying from Geddes’ early studies in reciprocal accommodation Geddes felt it was possible to create a pleasant residence in difficult situations. Geddes quickly convinced his neighbours to help improve their surroundings by painting, cleaning and planting.

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