Leith Pier and Harbour

Category

Library Item

Item no

35627

Title

Leith Pier and Harbour

Artist / maker

Bartlett, W. H.

Date

1839

Size

16.1 x 23.4 cm

Type

Engraving; Reproduction

The construction of the East and West docks at the beginning of the 19th century and the establishment of the Leith Docks Commission in 1838 meant that trading activity both increased in general and started to move here from The Shore. At this time traditional sailing ships and new paddle steamers alike used Leith as a port.

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