Group    From 1907 

Edinburgh College of Art

Categories: Art, Education

Countries: Scotland

It was originally founded in 1760 and acquired its present name in 1907. Notable alumni include the architects Nicholas Grimshaw and Basil Spence and the playwright John Arden. (D.A. Edin stands for Diploma of Associate, Edinburgh College of Art).

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Edinburgh College of Art

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Charles McCall

Charles McCall, DAEdin, ROI, NEAC, 1907-1989, artist, lived and died here.

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