1886 Exhibition Gates, the Meadows

Category

Library Item

Item no

7060

Title

1886 Exhibition Gates, the Meadows

Description

The top of a carved stone column from the 1886 Exhibition gates at the Meadows, Edinburgh. The column has place names engraved in it and a band at the top with carved plaques on it. One plaque has the name Ireland on it and a picture of a harp. Another has Dumfries and a carving of an angel. On top of the column is a large unicorn supporting a shield with the coat of arms of Edinburgh on it. He is also holding a flag. In the background are tenement buildings.

Artist / maker

Rushbrook, A. H.

Date

1930

Size

26.5 x 18.5 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Meadows were created on the site of the Borough Loch after it was drained in the mid 17th century. Originally called Hope Park after its creator, Sir Thomas Hope, the park became popular for both recreation and the grazing of livestock. During the Second World War the Meadows were used for the cultivation of vegetables to feed Edinburgh's residents. Golf has been played on the adjacent Links since possibly as early as the 15th century, with a club formally established there in 1535.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Coats of arms

Architecture > Architectural features > Gates

Architecture > Architectural features > Stone carvings

Places > Edinburgh areas > Tollcross

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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