Coal elevator, Leith docks

Category

Library Item

Item no

4903

Title

Coal elevator, Leith docks

Description

An image of Leith Docks with a coal elevator towards the left-hand side. A steam ship is moored beside the elevator perhaps loading up with some coal and a sailing ship with several masts lies a short distance away.

Artist / maker

Chrystal, Francis M.

Date

1912

Size

12.1 x 20.3 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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Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing equipment > Coal elevators

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Piers and wharves

Transport > Water > Ships

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