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The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour
Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer, 1829, Engraving
The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour
The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour
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4888
Title
The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour
Artist / maker
Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer
Engraver
Henshall, J.
Date
1829
Size
19.9 x 15.8 cm
Type
Engraving
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
This building was originally a windmill but was converted for use as a signal tower during the Napoleonic War. It remained a feature of the beach until land was reclaimed for constructing the Albert Dock, opened in 1869.
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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