OLD FETTESIAN NEWSLETTER NO. 66, JULY 2021
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FETTES: OUR PLACE A Celebration of Life at Fettes This beautiful book is packed full of Fettes nostalgia and features hundreds of photographs, printed materials and objects from various aspects of Fettes’ 150 year history. It has been put together to showcase 150 years of Fettes and to bring Old Fettesians a piece of Fettes as it was for them. Researched by College Archivist Craig Marshall (Staff 2014–present) and Karen Jones (Ar 1989–1991, Staff 2012–present), and it was written and curated by former staff member Ralph Hughes (Staff 1985–2017). It was fascinating seeing many of the same rooms and views that we see today, from as far back as 150 years ago, and spotting the similarities between them. In particular, I love the photos of Arniston and the old Arniston dorm. Current student (PS-Ar 2010–2021)
Thank you so much for ‘Our Place’. The photographs (and text) were excellent: a really good balance. It must have been a herculean task working through the archives and deciding on what to include and what not to. Very well done to everyone! OF (Mo 1970–1975)
What a marvellous book! It really captures the essence of Fettes – certainly from the last almost 60 years, since I first set eyes on the place. I have skimmed the pages, but plan to devour it, picture by picture and word by word. OF (Ca 1962–1967)
How to order: shop.fettes.com/product/fettes-our-place-book or phone the Fettes Shop on +44 (0)131 311 6723
