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High Street Portobello
Unknown, 1903, Photograph, Postcard
High Street Portobello
High Street Portobello
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Item no
4298
Title
High Street Portobello
Description
An image of Portobello High Street, Edinburgh at the corner of Brighton Place and Bath Street. Businesses line each side of the street, with the National Bank and a baker's shop being visible. In the distance the clock tower of the Town Hall (now Police Station) can be seen. Many people are watching as a policeman talks to a young boy in the foreground. A tram can be seen in the distance.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1903
Size
7.5 x 13.3 cm
Type
Photograph
;
Postcard
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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Porty: Portobello in photographs
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