Monks of St Giles
Organization
Biography
The Monks of St Giles was formed in Edinburgh in 1852 as society which combined sociability with composition in verse and prose. James Sidey was probably the driving force. He had previously formed the Young Edinburgh Club in 1845, and the new club was organised along the same lines.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Records of the Monks of St Giles, containing minute books, contributions, selections and other records.
Fonds
Identifier: Acc.13470/1-120
Scope and Contents
Containing selections of verse and some prose 'contributed' by the Monks at their regular meetings was published as 'The reminscences of the Monks of St Giles', volumes I-IV.
Dates:
1852-1967.