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Main point from West Port
Jackman, S. G., 1972, Photograph
Main point from West Port
Main point from West Port
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3233
Title
Main point from West Port
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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.
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Jackman, S. G.
Date
1972
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16.8 x 21 cm
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Photograph
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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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The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage
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