Princes street, looking westward

Category

Library Item

Item no

15298

Title

Princes street, looking westward, named in honour of the two eldest sons of George III

Artist / maker

Inglis, Francis Caird

Date

1925

Size

16.5 x 21 cm

Type

Photograph; Reproduction

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Princes Street is one of the main thoroughfares and shopping areas in Edinburgh. It was created as part of James Craig's New Town development and named in honour of George III's sons. With the exception of St John's Church there is no building on the southern side of Princes Street, allowing spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle and Old Town.

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Sport and leisure > Sports and recreation facilities > Parks

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