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Portobello Beach
Inglis, Alexander Adam , 1900, Photograph
Portobello Beach
Portobello Beach
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Title
Portobello Beach
Description
A great many holidaymakers enjoying the sands at Portobello Beach, Edinburgh. The beach is covered with families who are playing in the sand or paddling in the water. The people are all fully dressed including some heavy coats so it is perhaps not the warmest of days. Two donkeys can be seen on the beach, one with a child on its back, the other a basket. The promenade is also busy with people walking.
Artist / maker
Inglis, Alexander Adam
Date
1900
Size
16 x 21 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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