Launderette, Wauchope Crescent, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

11799

Title

Detail of launderette, Wauchope Crescent, Edinburgh

Description

The exterior of a derelict launderette in Craigmillar, Edinburgh. The building is covered with graffiti and peeling paint. The doors have been covered with metal covers. The launderette sign hangs above the doors and part of the lettering is hanging off.

Artist / maker

Ansell, Andrew J L

Date

2007

Size

19.7 x 26.4 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Craigmillar is an area of Edinburgh situated roughly a mile south-east of Holyrood Park. The lands previously associated with Craigmillar Castle are now occupied principally by 20th century housing estates. The area is currently undergoing significant change involving the demolition of some of this council housing.

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Business > Service industry > Launderettes

Places > Edinburgh areas > Craigmillar

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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