Junction of George IV Bridge

Category

Library Item

Item no

2451

Title

Junction of George IV Bridge, Lawnmarket, High Street and Bank Street, Edinburgh

Description

View along a road towards a junction where vehicles line up at traffic lights. Tall apartment blocks line the street, while in the distance the ornate design of the Bank of Scotland can be seen.

Artist / maker

Jackman, S. G.

Date

1986

Size

21.5 x 16 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

George IV Bridge was designed by Thomas Hamilton. It was constructed in 1829-34 to improve access to Edinburgh's Old Town from the rapidly developing Southside. This elevated street runs from the junction of Candlemaker Row and Chambers Street to the Lawnmarket, passing over the Cowgate and Merchant Street. The National Library of Scotland and the Central Public Library stand almost directly opposite each other roughly half way along the street. A memorial statue to Greyfriars' Bobby stands at the south end of the street at the junction with Candlemaker Row.

Lawnmarket is the section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile running from its junction with Johnston Terrace to where it meets George IV Bridge. Regular markets were held in this area until the late 18th century.

The High Street is the section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile that runs from George IV Bridge down to its junction with Jeffrey Street and St. Mary's Street.

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Business > Service industry > Banks

Homes > Residential buildings > Flats

People > Adults > Women

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Transport > Land > Buses

Transport > Land > Cars

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