George Brown Engineering Works, Shore, Leith

Category

Library Item

Item no

11196

Title

George Brown Engineering Works, Shore, Leith

Description

The Shore in Leith seen here with a line of boats of varying sizes moored at its edge. In the middle of the row of buildings stands George Brown Engineering Works, with its blue doors wide open.

Artist / maker

Ansell, Andrew J L

Date

2007

Size

19 x 25.4 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Shore in Leith runs along the east side of the Water of Leith where it joins the Firth of Forth. For many centuries the Shore was the trading centre of Leith. Vessels were loaded and unloaded here from mediaeval times until the construction of new docks in the early 19th century. The Shore has also been the site of several royal disembarkations, including Mary queen of Scots arrival from France in 1560, and George IV's visit in 1822. The Shore is now geared more towards social, rather than commercial interaction, with several well known pubs and restaurants.

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Landscape > Water > Rivers and streams

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing facilities > Engineering works

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Water > Boats

(55°58′37″N, 3°10′9″W)

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