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The West Bow Well, after Geikie
Unknown, 1890, Engraving
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The West Bow Well, after Geikie
The West Bow Well, after Geikie
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30382
Title
The West Bow Well, after Geikie
Description
This image's title refers to its similarity to
Walter Geikie
Old Town sketches.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1890
Size
12.5 x 9.0 cm
Type
Engraving
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The West Bow Well stood at the foot of the West Bow on the site of the modern Victoria Street. This well and a number of others provided the whole water supply for the whole city but by the 18th century were found wanting due to their erratic supply and contaminated water.
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