Portobello Pier

Category

Library Item

Item no

4229

Title

Portobello Pier showing admission hut and stairway from the beach

Description

The view of Portobello Pier, Edinburgh from the beach. The metal pier stands above the sands and has advertisements for products such as Oxo, BDV tobacco and the Marine Gardens displayed along its side. An admission hut is located at the top of the steps. The sands are covered with people enjoying the sun.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1910

Size

18 x 20.1 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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Business > Advertising > Advertisements

Places > Edinburgh areas > Portobello

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Sports and recreation facilities > Beaches

Sport and leisure > Sports and recreation facilities > Seaside piers