Princes Street, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

8325

Title

Princes Street, Edinburgh

Description

The cobbled road of Princes Street appears deserted apart from a hand cart and horse and cart. Along the pavement there is street lighting. On either side of the road are grand buildings including the Royal Scottish Academy with its elaborate porticos and stone statues of Queen Victoria and reclining sphinxes. In the distance is the Scott Monument.

Artist / maker

Clark, William Donaldson

Date

1858

Size

23.5 x 28.5 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Item is dated July 1858.

Princes Street is one of the main thoroughfares and shopping areas in Edinburgh. It was created as part of James Craig's New Town development and named in honour of George III's sons. With the exception of St John's Church there is no building on the southern side of Princes Street, allowing spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle and Old Town.

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Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Places > Edinburgh areas > Princes Street

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Culture > Galleries

Transport > Infrastructure > Street lights

Transport > Land > Horse and carts

(55°57′6″N, 3°11′52″W)

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