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Dead Famous In Edinburgh

by Glenn Robinson

Glenn Robinson visits the graves of famous people around Edinburgh. He reflects upon death and society, asking questions about who we are. What does it mean to have a legacy? What do we really value and who do we remember?If you enjoy the podcast, please consider subscribing at www.patreon.com/deadfamousinedinburgh Or to read some of Glenn's short stories: https://www.amazon.com/author/glennalanrobinson

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    Glenn Robinson visits the graves of famous people around Edinburgh. He reflects upon death and society, asking questions about who we are. What does it mean to have a legacy? What do we really value and who do we remember? If you enjoy the podcast, please consider subscribing at...

  2. Bonus: Thank You

    Glenn Robinson reflects upon the first series of the podcast. He considers his approach, why the mistakes are left in, while making a few verbal mistakes along the way.

  3. #8 St Triduana

    St Triduana, the king saw beauty in your eyes. You, despising the King's glare so much, blinded yourself - removing those orbs that held two whole world’s of conflicting desire. Born in the Greek city of Colosse, you and your companion, St Rule, travelled to Scotland with the bones of St Andrew....

  4. #7 John Knox

    Glenn Robinson presents a spoken word piece on John Knox. He contemplates some of the philosophical and theological implications of Knox's life and work.

  5. #6 Thomas de Quincey

    Glenn Robinson passes the resting place of Thomas de Quincey and spends a few moments in reflection. This episode offers a taster of some of the themes running through de Quincey's work: Turning inwards, how can we be ourselves? How can one live a fuller life, while rejecting the public's gaze?'…

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  6. #5 Robert Fergusson 5 September 1750 – 16 October 1774

    Glenn Robinson reflects on the life and death of Edinburgh Poet Robert Fergusson.

  7. #4 Another John Anderson

    In this episode, Glenn Robinson visits Rosebank Cemetery, Edinburgh. He considers The Gretna Rail Disaster Memorial and the surrounding graves.

  8. #3 Scottish Witch Trials 1479-1722

    Glenn Robinson reflects upon his visit to The Witches Well, Edinburgh. He wonders if how we remember those executed is appropriate.

  9. #2 Susan Edmonstone Ferrier

    Glenn Robinson searches for the grave of Susan Edmonstone Ferrier in the hope of conjuring her many voices.

  10. #1 David Hume

    Glenn Robinson visits the grave of David Hume and reflects upon his time as a philosophy student.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Glenn Robinson visits the graves of famous people around Edinburgh. He reflects upon death and society, asking questions about who we are. What does it mean to have a legacy? What do we really value and who do we remember?If you enjoy the podcast, please consider subscribing at www.patreon.com/deadfamousinedinburgh Or to read some of Glenn's short stories: https://www.amazon.com/author/glennalanrobinson

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Glenn Robinson

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Glenn Robinson visits the graves of famous people around Edinburgh. He reflects upon death and society, asking questions about who we are. What does it mean to have a legacy? What do we really value and who do we remember?If you enjoy the podcast, please consider subscribing at...

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