Main point from West Port

Jackman, S. G., 1972, Photograph

Category

Library Item

Item no

3233

Title

Main point from West Port

Description

A view of Main Point from the West Port, Edinburgh. East Fountainbridge can be seen to the right of the rounded building and High Riggs to the left. Public Houses line all corners including the Lochiel and The Burke and Hare Lounge Bar. Houses sit atop the bars. Striped traffic lights can be seen at the edge of the pavement and several men are walking along the street.

Artist / maker

Jackman, S. G.

Date

1972

Size

16.8 x 21 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The West Port is a street that continues west from Edinburgh's Grassmarket towards Lothian Road. It was the site of the western entrance to Edinburgh through the city wall.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Places > Edinburgh areas > Tollcross

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Eating and drinking facilities > Public houses

Transport > Infrastructure > Roads

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