Bernard Street drawbridge

Category

Library Item

Item no

4882

Title

Bernard Street drawbridge, Leith, shortly before its demolition

Description

Pedestrians and a horse and cart travel across a bridge supported by large stone columns. Under one of the arches of the bridge is a small boat. Beyond the bridge are large masted ships. On either side of the water are tall buildings.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1897

Size

11.6 x 16.7 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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Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

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Transport > Infrastructure > Swing bridges

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