Doorway, Balmerino House, Leith

Category

Library Item

Item no

4681

Title

Doorway, Balmerino House, Leith

Description

The ornate doorway of Balmerino House in Leith. Columns stand on either side of the door supporting a pediment with a ship and urn carvings. In between the bars of railings in the foreground, four childrens faces can be seen.

Artist / maker

Chrystal, Francis M.

Date

1912

Size

19.4 x 14.1 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Leith is situated in the north of Edinburgh where the Water of Leith joins the Firth of Forth. It has acted as Edinburgh's maritime connection for many centuries, and continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports. It was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920 having previously been a separate burgh. It is now home to the Scottish Executive's main offices, Edinburgh's Sikh temple, the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal, a large shopping and entertainment complex.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

Architecture > Architectural features > Railings

Architecture > Architectural features > Stone carvings

People > Children > Boys

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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