Laying of memorial stone of Leith's new poorhouse

Category

Library Item

Item no

5296

Title

Laying of memorial stone of Leith's new poorhouse

Description

A group of men wearing tophats and bowler hats stand around a man with a trowel who is laying the memorial stone of the new poorhouse in Leith, Edinburgh. Amongst the brickwork in front is a carved stone with the coat of arms of Leith. Behind the men there is a piece of wooden lifting equipment.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1906

Size

24 x 28.9 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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Events > Ceremonies > Laying of memorial stone

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