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Ravenscroft Street, Gilmerton
Unknown, 1974, Photograph
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Ravenscroft Street, Gilmerton
Ravenscroft Street, Gilmerton
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10299
Title
Ravenscroft Street, Gilmerton
Description
A view of a row of houses in Ravenscroft Street in Gilmerton. The nearest house is single storey attached to a terrace of two storey houses, some of which have dormer windows in the roof. There are parked cars along the pavement.
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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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