Broughton Village 1827

Category

Library Item

Item no

730

Title

Broughton Village 1827

Description

A view of Broughton village in Edinburgh. Tall tenements can be seen behind the small low-rise buildings in the foreground. Construction work is being carried out with men carrying large pieces of masonery up a wooden construction and carts delivering materials. Small groups of people stand talking in the street.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1827

Size

18 x 37 cm.

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Broughton was originally a separate village to the north of Edinburgh. It became absorbed into the city during Edinburgh's northward expansion in the 18th and nineteenth centuries.

Exhibitions with this item

Other views of this item

Related images

Related subjects

Homes > Residential buildings > Cottages

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

People > Industry > Construction workers

People > Industry > Stone masons

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Chapels

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

(55°57′32″N, 3°11′15″W)

Read how our collections have inspired people taking part in events, visits and community groups. Use the slider or navigation arrows to see more responses.