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Cowgate
Clark, William Donaldson, 1864, Photograph
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Title
Cowgate, looking through arch of George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Description
The pillars of the arches supporting George IV Bridge are on either side of the road along the Cowgate, Edinburgh. On either side of the road are shops and houses, the houses being in a rundown state. Outside the shops are goods, displayed on the pavement and cobblestone road.
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Clark, William Donaldson
Date
1864
Size
22.8 x 30.3 cm
Type
Photograph
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Cowgate runs from its junction with St Mary's Street (formerly St Mary's Wynd) and the Pleasance to the Grassmarket. Cattle were driven along this route when entering Edinburgh from grazing land outside the city. The Cowgate Port was a gateway through the Flodden Wall situated at the street's east end.
George IV Bridge was designed by Thomas Hamilton. It was constructed in 1829-34 to improve access to Edinburgh's Old Town from the rapidly developing Southside. This elevated street runs from the junction of Candlemaker Row and Chambers Street to the Lawnmarket, passing over the Cowgate and Merchant Street. The National Library of Scotland and the Central Public Library stand almost directly opposite each other roughly half way along the street. A memorial statue to Greyfriars' Bobby stands at the south end of the bridge at the junction with Candlemaker Row.
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