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This was developed with support from the Royal Infirmary Arts Committee and Staff Steering Group. It was commissioned and managed by Ginkgo Projects Ltd. 'Narratives' comprises historic bronze plaques and newly commissioned plaques. The historic plaques are a record of donations made to the Royal Infirmary to ensure that before the days of the NHS and free treatment for all, many more people in Edinburgh could have access to healthcare. The historic plaques are not only beautiful to look at, but they are an important record for the hospital and the people of Edinburgh. They hint at the personal stories of people treated at the hospital from the 1860s up to the present day, as well as telling tales of hard work and dedication, of tragedy and loss, recovery and new life.
Marian has grouped the historic plaques into five separate installations each taking a theme from Infirmary life and created beautiful new plaques to illustrate a story on a different theme for each installation, offering a dialogue between the past and the present, the historic and the contemporary.
The contents of the new plaques are informed by stories gathered by professional storyteller Marie Louise Cochrane who worked with current and retired Infirmary staff. Memories from the present day right back to the 1940s were recorded, about working lives, changes in healthcare, lives saved and high jinks between staff out of hours. The whole of Edinburgh life is here and the new plaques extend the story.
NHS Lothian Charity – Tonic Collection
Edinburgh
Title
Narratives II
Date
2009
Medium
cast bronze
Measurements
H 41 x W 391 x D 5 cm
Accession number
1831
Acquisition method
commissioned for the site by Ginkgo Projects and the Royal Infirmary Arts Committee
Work type
Sculpture
