Demolition of Lothian Regional Council HQ

Category

Library Item

Item no

10797

Title

View of demolition of Lothian Regional Council Headquarters from the National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

Description

View of the demolition of the old Lothian Regional Council Headquarters, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. The remains of the building is covered with green netting and a large crane hovers above the site. The spire of the Hub (formerly Tollbooth St. John's Kirk) can be seen int he background.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

19 x 25.4 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

George IV Bridge was designed by Thomas Hamilton. It was constructed in 1829-34 to improve access to Edinburgh's Old Town from the rapidly developing Southside. This elevated street runs from the junction of Candlemaker Row and Chambers Street to the Lawnmarket, passing over the Cowgate and Merchant Street. The National Library of Scotland and the Central Public Library stand almost directly opposite each other roughly half way along the street. A memorial statue to Greyfriars' Bobby stands at the south end of the bridge at the junction with Candlemaker Row.

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Business > Service industry > Offices

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing equipment > Cranes

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing facilities > Demolition sites

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

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