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Ravenscroft Street, Gilmerton
Unknown, 1974, Photograph
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Ravenscroft Street, Gilmerton
Ravenscroft Street, Gilmerton
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Item no
10298
Title
Ravenscroft Street, Gilmerton
Description
A view looking up a residential street which curves around to the left in a gradual incline. On the right a bungalow is adjacent to a two storey building with a sign on it that reads, "Butchers & Poulterers". There are cars parked along the street beside a wide pavement.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1974
Size
8.1 x 11.8 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Gilmerton village existed at least as far back as the 16th century. Mining of coal and limestone was for centuries the principal economic activity of the village. Gilmerton Cove is an extensive, historic undergound dwelling in the area. Gilmerton is now part of the City of Edinburgh.
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