First of all and apology for the scarce number of blogs posted here over the last couple of months. We are but a small team, mere mortals and frail humans. Workload, in particular a heavy Records Management period has meant we've taken our eye off certain social media projects. Sad but true. I hope you have found calm patience within your hearts and now forgiveness. Thank you.
You may remember a post about a project involving young people attending a local arts-based youth project Offbeat and working with an experienced public artist to create designs based on life in Craigshill over a period of time. The designs were to be incorporated into a mural painted by artist Tom Ewing on the sides of Almondbank Library, which stands relatively centrally in Craigshill.
The mural was unveiled on the 30th September. Not long after I strolled up to have a look see and took some pictures:
The mural blends familiar house types, landmarks and features into an image that represents and embodies Craigshill to those who have lived there.
As well as the glimpsing the lives and activities of it's inhabitants; from the past, and as seen through the eyes of those youngsters who took part in the murals creation.
As a repository that holds most of Livingston's written and photographic history, we at the West Lothian Archives were more than happy to provide pictorial references to the project. As a resident of Craigshill for more than 40 years, I was particularly pleased and proud to have at least one of the photographs I sourced from our collection used as an element in the mural.
This image in particular struck me, especially at this time of year; on looking out my window on an early winter morning across the fields towards the River Almond in the south of Craigshill. The misty silhouettes of trees, the cold peaceful silence, and the warmth of home.
Almondbank Library and the Mural can be found at:
The Mall, Craigshill, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 5EJ
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