Leith Harbour from the pier

Category

Library Item

Item no

4873

Title

Leith Harbour from the pier

Description

A busy scene in Leith Harbour. There is a steamboat carrying passengers, and many sailing boats moored in the harbour. Dockers load and unload goods and many people are standing by the side of the harbour and on the bridge.

Artist / maker

Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer

Engraver

Higham, T.

Date

1829

Size

12.8 x 17.8 cm

Type

Engraving

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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Landscape > Water > Harbours

People > Industry > Dockers

People > Transportation > Passengers

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Piers and wharves

Transport > Infrastructure > Swing bridges

Transport > Water > Boats

Transport > Water > Ships

Transport > Water > Steamboats

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