Official opening of Leith Corporation Tramways

Category

Library Item

Item no

7413

Title

Official opening of Leith Corporation Tramways November 3rd 1905

Description

Many men sit for a photograph in front of a tram decorated with flowers. The men are mostly wearing top and bowler hats. Behind them is a brick arched building with the date 1902 marked on it (probably a tram depot).

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1905

Size

24 x 29.2 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Leith is situated in the north of Edinburgh where the Water of Leith joins the Firth of Forth. It has acted as Edinburgh's maritime connection for many centuries, and continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports. It was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920 having previously been a separate burgh. It is now home to the Scottish Executive's main offices, Edinburgh's Sikh temple, the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal, a large shopping and entertainment complex.

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People > Adults > Men

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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