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Leith docks
Unknown, 1973, Photograph
Leith docks
Leith docks
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Item no
12576
Title
Leith docks
Description
Aerial view looking along Commercial Street and beyond to Newhaven.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1973
Size
25.7 x 20.2 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Leith has acted as Edinburgh's maritime connection for many centuries. New docks were built in the early 19th century and from 1838, when the Leith Dock Commission took ownership of the harbour, trade steadily expanded. It continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports.
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