#HILL MACGIBBON

[retrocgads]

UK 1985

[scotianostra]

20th December 1789 saw the birth in Edinburgh of William Burn, the architect who pioneered the Scots Baronial style.

Burn was educated at the High School in Edinburgh's Old Town. He started working in Robert Smirke's office in London , before returning to Edinburgh to work with his father, Robert Burn, the designer of the Nelson Monument on Calton Hill. 

William Burn's earliest commissions were for public buildings Custom House, Greenock,as seen in the second pic,  the Ledoux-like Gasworks at Tanfield, Canonmills, County Hall, Inverness and many others, but his large and phenomenally successful practice consisted mainly of commissions for country-houses. Blairquhan, Ayrshire(pic three), is an example of his Tudor Gothic style.

By c.1825 Burn was designing in a Jacobethan manner that became his speciality. Scottish vernacular architecture and tower-houses were added to his sources from 1829 Faskally, Perthshire, and Tyninghame House, East Lothia(pic four), but, from his completion of Salvin's great Harlaxton Manor, Lincs. (from 1838), his work became more ebullient, leading to his best houses, including Falkland House, Fife, Whitehill Hall, Midlothian , and Revesby Abbey in Lincs.

 Although enormously prolific, it is said that Burn perhaps never quite rose to great architecture: his work was described as “competent, very often agreeable, but sometimes veered towards the dull”. He took his nephew, J. MacVicar Anderson, into partnership, who continued the practice after Burn's death. I also noticed that David MacGibbon, of MacGibbon and Ross also worked with him.

Other major works Burn designed were St John’s Princes Street, Edinburgh, (pic five) and Dundas Castle in Midlothian.(pic six), which to me are anything but dull. 

[cathygeha]

REVIEW

The Lady Takes It All by Terri Brisbin

Unexpected Heirs of Scotland 1

 Having visited Edinburgh last year made this story come alive in a special way. The narrow streets on hills, high buildings, and history seen there was fun to revisit in this historical romance set in the early 19th century.

 Another part of the story that hit home was the archaeological finds Joshua made and having visited several old Roman ruins in a variety of Arab countries. Hearing about the city in the sand reminded me of my husband telling my daughter and I that when he worked in Tyre long ago, he used to walk across the necropolis covered by sand…the necropolis that had been unearthed that we were playing tourist within.

 With the looting of artifacts, we have seen recently in the world…a secret find that is being searched for by those wanting a treasure map or lies told to gain prestige about a huge archaeological find seemed all too real. Then throw in a romance that includes an enemy to lover’s element and you have a story well worth reading.

 That the housekeeper was misrepresenting herself and hated Joshua was a given but how she changed and how he came to see and want her was as fun as Pottles, the butler, dealing with his own issues with the unwanted housekeeper.

 This is the first complete novel I have read by this author, and I will definitely be looking for other books by her in the future.

 Thank you to NetGalley and Dragonblade for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 5 Stars

     BLURB

 When lies of the past are exposed, can love find the truth?

 The Explorer – Joshua Robertson, a minor diplomat with distant noble connections, traveled the world in service to the Crown until he made his name with the amazing discovery of a buried Roman town in Northern Africa. However, rumors and innuendo threatened both his reputation and his work until he unexpectedly inherits a title and some lands from a distant relative. Now, protected by the title, no honorable man would raise the questions that plagued him from his past—questions about a partner who was cheated and never shared in the glory of the discoveries. Rumors of thievery and scandal and worse. Certainly, no man would, but a woman might. And does.

 The Adversary — Arabella MacGibbon spent her childhood watching her father’s decline and death because he was shamed and shunned as an impostor. Embittered and certain that the now-Lord cheated her father and contributed to his death, Arabella is determined to find proof of his perfidy and to reclaim her family’s honor. To do that, she must get close to the man and get access to his papers and records. Disguising her identity and being hired as his housekeeper may be the perfect opportunity to do it.

 But what happens if the truth is inconvenient at best and dangerous at worst? Can her plan succeed if Arabella discovers there’s so much more to the man and the myth than she dreamt possible?

 Unexpected Heirs of Scotland

The Lady Takes It All

A Lady’s Agreement

The Lady’s Tutor

[magiefish]

The Ink Demonth Day 21-Rituals

(WARNING: Contains vauge period typical racism and sexism. And sort of body horror.)

Porter MacGibbon had not had a very good day so far. It was summer, so he was boiling up, and a deadline was peering it’s ugly head around the corner. Lambert had been making them work twice as hard and that incompetent janitor had spilt ink all over his frames. He was in the process of redrawing them, hunched over and teeth gritted. He barely noticed the door opening and closing.

“Mr MacGibbon”, A sharp voice cut into his ears.

He laid down his pen and moved his chair to face the person in question.

“Ah, Albert,'' He said without an ounce of warmth, “What are you doing here today? Shouldn’t you be making a ruckus with those pipes downstairs?”

Albert narrowed his eyes and adjusted his GENT branded cap.

“Mr Drew wants to see you after work.”, Porter’s eyes practically bulged out of their sockets at what he said. Albert smirked and continued, “You’re expected to be in Administration at 9:20. Don’t be late.”

He left the office without saying another word. Porter turned back to his work in a daze. Mr Drew wanted to see him after work? Why? He couldn’t tell if this was a good or bad thing. Mr Drew was known for being exceptionally weird. He had only seen him around, but his presence was intimidating enough. What if he had to speak to him? More sweat dripped down his face. He shook the thoughts from his head. He wouldn’t get fired. The studio needed animators. All he had to do was go meet him, talk, then go home to Daisy. Simple. And with that thought, he breathed a sigh of relief and continued drawing.

——

Daisy Adiele was sitting in the corner while the men did all the work. As usual. They were attempting to make some sounds with a big box while she sat at a desk playing Secretary. Not like anyone ever needed a secretary in Sound Design. But, it was pleasant enough. She was close to Porter and the paper stash so she could entertain herself at the very least. She perked us at footsteps passing the door before sinking back down again. She continued to scribble on her piece of paper until one of the men told her stop because it would apparently ruin the sound. It was at this point that Daisy had had enough. She got up, making her chair scrape as noisily as possible along the ground and ran from the room before anyone could stop her. She speed walked toward the lift. All she wanted to do was go to the roof. It was sunny and cool and free on the roof, unlike these claustrophobic halls. She was just about to press the button, when the doors slid open. It was as if they had sensed her presence. And standing in the lift, body as stiff as a plank of yellowed wood, was Murray Hill. Saffron had only heard stories of this man but she could tell it was him. Scruffy hair, dark shadows and a generally uncomfortable vibe. He looked her up and down and gave her a way too wide smile.

“Ah, Adiele, just who I wanted to see.”

Daisy wanted nothing more than to shove past him and get in the lift but knew it wouldn’t end well. So, years of pretend smiling at men finally came in handy.

“Why would you want to see me Mr Hill? If I recall, you’re busy building the new machine downstairs.”

“Ah, well my dear, Mr Lawrence wants to see you in Administration after work.”

She had often met with him to pass messages to Sound Design but this was different. They always met in his office, and he wasn’t someone to trudge down multiple levels just to talk. Plus, why send Murray with the message? She was pretty sure they only ever interacted to yell about noise levels. Something about it was just...off. Her eyes looked puzzled but she continued to smile.

“What for?”, She asked, feigning naivety.

Murray paused. Just for a second, but it was enough to tell he was lying through his teeth with what he said next.

“He’s decided his office is too cluttered. People coming in and out all day, can’t be good for conversations”, He patted her on the shoulder before calling back the lift. Daisy decided this would be a good time to run to the stairs.

“Oh, and Miss Adiele.”, She turned around to face him once more, “Avoiding this meeting will result in immediate termination.”

The lift doors closed and he vanished. Daisy swallowed, attempting to rid herself of the lump in her throat. She knew it was silly, but she somehow thought that termination didn’t mean losing her job.

——

Gwendolyn Dynan wandered through the lowest floor in the studio. It was exceptionally cold, colder than her ramshackle apartment in February, despite the harsh July sun on the surface. She shivered, wrapping her arms around herself. The sooner she got this meeting with Mr Connor over, the sooner she could get warm. She didn’t even get why she was down here. When Toy Department construction became relevant she was sure the higher ups would prefer to talk to Shawn, the mechanic (and white male) of the two. But she wouldn’t miss an opportunity to have some control over something. The journey seemed endless and her watch told her she only had 3 more minutes to reach Administration. She picked up the pace. She had almost reached Administration when a hand gripped her shoulder.

She spun around to see a familiar face, “Albert, I swear to god if this is to harass me about that snooker rematch-“

Albert Mendleman quickly hushed her, looking around with wide fearful eyes.

“(No Cutouts) Gwen I need you to leave. Now.”

He pushed her towards the door she came through, only for her to step back to where she was.

“Why?”

“Look, you’re in danger, Ok?”

“What kind of danger?”

“I can’t say too much…”, He looked around again and leaned forward, “The pipes have ears”, He whispered.

Gwen raised an eyebrow, “Um, do you need to go to the infirmary? I know Mr Drew doesn’t think mental illness counts but I’m pretty sure Dr Rosebush will check-“

“This isn’t mental illness, this is life or death!!”, He pinched his nose before continuing, “I like you, Ok? You’re a good person and you don't deserve to die. Just leave. Leave this floor, leave the studio, leave the establishment!”

“No Albert, if you don’t give me a solid reason why-I won’t leave! Do you know how hard it is to get a job round here when you look like me? It’s near impossible!! I don’t care what you say, I’m going to Administration. And if there is some ‘life or death’ thing I’ll run in the opposite direction.”

And walked past him, not listening to a single word of Albert’s desperate babbling.

——

The place was deathly silent. Albert seemed to have left her alone now. When she looked over her shoulder he wasn’t peering round the corner like a creep. She breathed a sigh of relief before frowning. The door was closed. All the doors were closed except for one. She looked about for a sign of life. No one. She shivered. The cold was getting to her again. She shuffled over to the door, which was open just a crack. The air felt heavy and tense. Every breath seemed to clog her lungs. She closed her eyes and pushed it open.

She opened her eyes. The cold pierced her soul, every bone in her body turning to ice. There was blood all over the floor. Candles lay all around the platform. Chunks of something disgusting floated on the top of an ink pool. It looked like chunks of flesh made with solidified ink, shining in the light like disgusting gifts at a shrine. Ink stained clothes lay in the chunks. A dress. A shirt. Trousers. A hat. Every item of clothing except shoes. The chemical and metallic smells seeped into her nose, making her throat close up. She covered her mouth in fear she might vomit. She needed to run, but her legs felt too weak to support her, and her head too nauseated to maintain balance. She started to gag, the candles flickered making her feel dizzy, the smells overwhelmed her, her eyes started to water, the world fell apart-

A pain erupted in her back. Something wet spread along her shirt. She felt whatever was jammed into her spine getting pulled out the pain worsening. She was in too much shock to scream. Gwendolyn felt arms grab her and drag her to the pool, shoes trailing through the blood. She didn’t fight. She already knew her time was up. She was held inches above the surface of the ink. The surface bubbled, like it was a hungry beast expecting a meal to tear to shreds. Someone patted her head as she felt the life leaving her body.

“Don’t worry.”, Joey Drew whispered into her ear, “You’re going to make a nice sacrifice.”

And the black beast swallowed her whole.

[genuine-history-blog]

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Annotated Bibliography 2 (Non-Fiction)

Angelou, Maya (1969) I Know

Why the Caged Bird Sings.

New York: Random House. 

YA Universal Theme(s): Love, Identity

Lexile level/ Grade range: Secondary

Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged

Bird Sings deals with the complexities 

of family, race, sexuality, and trauma.

This autobiography describes what 

it means to grow up during the South

as a Black woman and how one can

come to realize they are worthy despite

their troubling past.

Hartland, Jessie (2015) Steve Jobs:

Insanely Great. New York: Schwartz

& Wade.

YA Universal Theme(s): Creativity, Nonconformity

Lexile level/ Grade range: Secondary

An account of the story of Steve Jobs

success’ and failures, Hartland playfully

depicts the journey of Jobs experience in

the tech industry. Through a series of 

comics, Hartland offers readers a view 

of the genius that revolutionized the

tech industry.

Meltzer, Milton (1995) Frederick

Douglass: In His Own Words. 

San Diego: Harcourt Children’s Books.

YA Universal Theme(s): Family, Religion, Truth

Lexile level/ Grade range: Secondary

From personal narratives to speeches of 

Fredrick Douglass, In His Own Words

gives an insight into living during the times 

of slavery as a slave and the struggles 

of seeking liberation. The book discusses

the black experience and what it meant 

to be free both before and after slavery was 

abolished, as well as the effects of the Civil

War and the Reconstruction Period that 

subsequently followed.

Wiesel, Elie (1960) Night.

New York: Hill & Wang; 

London: MacGibbon & Kee.

YA Universal Theme(s): Family, Religion, Violence

Lexile level/ Grade range: Secondary

A story of survival, Wiesel’s Night is

an autobiographical narrative that offers readers

primary insight to experiences in the concentration

camps. He grapples with loss amidst the violence

as he and his father endure the harsh treatments

in Auschwitz.

X, Malcolm (1965) The Autobiography of

Malcolm X. New York: Grove Press.

YA Universal Theme(s): Religion, Transformation

Lexile level/ Grade range: Secondary

A powerful account of resiliency and triumph,

The Autobiography of Malcolm X depicts the 

life story of Malcolm X. It discusses his 

struggles of addiction, poverty, and living 

in a society where he and his people are 

constantly mistreated. After a revelational

experience in prison, Malcolm X turns his

faith towards the Nation of Islam and works

actively to fight for the rights of African-Americans.

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12 Facts About The Beverly Hillbillies Even True Fans Probably Dont Know

With their bold move from the boondocks to Beverly Hills, the Clampetts quickly became a big hit with American families in the TV sitcom, The Beverly Hillbillies.

Viewers fell in love with Jed, Granny, Elly May, and Jethro, watching them make their way through hilarious situations in every single episode. The breakthrough show rewarded audiences with some southern charm and a ton of comic relief.

Although theshow is well-known and adored byseveral generations, there are still a few facts that not every fan knows.

There were behind-the-scenesrelationship issues, late career struggles, and even some financial shockersthat happened within the program’s nine seasons that will definitely surprise the most avid viewer.

Scroll through these little-known facts below, and if you thinkwe missed anything about the famous rural family, let us know in the comments!

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1. Critics Hated The Show

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Although audiences loved The Beverly Hillbillies, critics didn’t seem to share the same feelings. The New York Times called it“strained and unfunny.”

The show was criticized oftenfor its humor, but viewers couldn’t get enough of it, and that was really all thatmattered anyway!

2. Filming In The Mansion Was Very Cheap

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The creator of the show, Paul Henning, only paid $500 to film in the beautiful mansion shownon TV. Now, that’s a steal.

3. The Show Was Originally Set In New York

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The show wasn’t always supposed to take place in Beverly Hills. When Paulfirst thought of the idea for his sitcom, his mind went straight to New York for the proposed location. It eventually changedto the Beverly Hills setting we all know and love.

Imagine how different the show would have been if they had followed through with the Big Apple!

4. Buddy Ebsen And Nancy Kulp Never Got Along

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There was a bit of a feud going on in Beverly Hills. Nancy, who played Miss Jane Hathaway (Mr. Drysdale’s secretary), never seemed to get along with Buddy, who was the man behind Jed Clampett. Their behind-the-scenes arguments were mostly surrounded politics, with Nancy and Buddy on opposite ends of the political spectrum.

Their relationship issues carried on past the show. When Nancyran for office at 62 years old, Buddybashed her in a radio interview and supposedly caused her to lose the election, something for which she never forgave him.

5. There Was A Strange Age Gap

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Actor Louis Nye, who played Sonny Drysdale, was actually only 8 years younger than actress Harriet MacGibbon, who played his mother.

6. Jethros Sister Was Voiced By Paul’s Daughter

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It’s no secret that Max Baer Jr. played both Jethro and his twin sister Jethrine. What you may not know is that creator Paul’s daughter, Linda, provided Jethrine with herfemale voice.

7. Buddy Wouldnt Let His Character Be Gullible And Naive

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Buddydidn’t want Jed to come across as stupid in any way. He asked that Jed be portrayed as “much more savvy than he seemed.” Because of this, Jethro received all of the “dumb” lines in the series.

8. The Clampetts Would Be Very Rich Today

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The Clampett Family struck oil and moved to Beverly Hills with $25 million. Today, that would be around $195 million. What’s even more shocking is that the rural family ended the series with $100 million. That’s over $538 million in today’s money!

9. Max’s Acting Career Was Ruined

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Max had a tough time acting after The Beverly Hillbillies ended for good. He was continually typecastbecause of his well-known portrayal of Jethro. To turn things around, he moved behind the camera to directing and producing feature films.

10. They Have Their Own Cookbooks

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You can still cook up some old-fashioned vittles that would make Granny proud! Creating cookbookswas a smart and useful merchandise move for the show because it allowed fans to connect and create at the same time.

11. There Was Almost A Hillbillies Casino

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Max had plans to open a Beverly Hillbillies–themed casino, but it never worked out. It was going to be called Jethro’s Mansion and Casino.

12. The Show Wasnt Cancelled Because Of Ratings

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The program was actually doing really well when executives decided to cancel it. The show ended mostly because of a saturation of “rural” programsrunning on CBS at the time. Although it was sad to let go ofthe beloved show, it’s nice to remember that it ended on a high note.

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