Leith market-place plan

Category

Library Item

Item no

5635

Title

Plan of an improved publick [public] market-place in the town of Leith

Description

Architectural plans for a new market place in Leith, Edinburgh. The plans show a section of the side elevation of the market. Detailed on the plans are the fish market, flesh market, poultry stalls and slaughter sheds and also dimensions to scale.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Engraver

Unknown

Date

1814

Size

22.2 x 33 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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Business > Service industry > Markets

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