Demolition of Old Council Building

Category

Library Item

Item no

7192

Title

View of the demolition of old council building from the High Street looking towards the Castle

Description

A crane rises above the partially demolished old city council buildings on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh. Scaffolding and green mesh enclose the structure. The spire of the Highland Tolbooth St Johns Church can be seen.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

25.4 x 19 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The High Street is the section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile that runs from George IV Bridge down to its junction with Jeffrey Street and St. Mary's Street.

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Business > Service industry > Offices

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing equipment > Cranes

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing equipment > Scaffolding

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

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Demolition of old council building