Brighton Place, Portobello, looking north-east

Category

Library Item

Item no

4251

Title

Brighton Place, Portobello, looking north-east

Description

An almost aerial view of Brighton Place, Portobello, Edinburgh. Georgian houses and their gardens can be seen on the left-hand side of the road and St John's can be seen on the right. A couple of cars travel up the wide street whilst two people on bicycles walk their bikes along the pavement.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1956

Size

16.4 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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Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Places > Edinburgh areas > Portobello

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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Transport > Infrastructure > Roads

Transport > Land > Cars