Night Shot of Steel Superstructure on George IV Bridge

Category

Library Item

Item no

14306

Title

Night shot of steel superstructure at junction of George IV Bridge and the Lawnmarket, Edinburgh

Description

An evening picture of the construction site at the junction of George IV Bridge and The Mound. On the left, behind the steel structure is the illuminated Central Library. A long exposure has created the outline of ghostly figures on the street and a trail of lights from passing cars.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2008

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Lothian Regional Council Headquarters was situated at the junction of George IV Bridge and the Lawnmarket, Edinburgh. It was built in the late 1960's following the demolition of buildings at the north end of George IV Bridge (Melbourne Place). It was demolished in 2007 and construction work began on another building.

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Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing equipment > Cranes

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing facilities > Construction

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing facilities > Construction sites

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Culture > Libraries

Transport > Infrastructure > Streets

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Night shot of steel superstructure on George IV Bridge