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Portobello High Street
Unknown, 1890, Photograph
Portobello High Street
Portobello High Street
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31567
Title
Portobello High Street, looking towards Windsor Place Church
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1890
Size
16.5 x 21.5 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Portobello developed around a cottage built in the mid 18th century. The sailor who occupied the cottage had fought at Puerto Bello, a port in Panama captured by the British in 1739, and named his home after the battle. With its long beach the town became an increasingly popular leisure destination. It boasted a pier between 1871-1917 and an outdoor swimming pool between 1936-1979. Holidaymakers and day-trippers could also visit the Marine Gardens or the fun fair, both now demolished. The town has been part of Edinburgh since 1896.
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