Causewayside

Category

Library Item

Item no

7035

Title

Causewayside

Description

The view up the hill at Causewayside, Edinburgh. Houses and businesses line the street including Girdwood's the fruiterer. In the foreground a gas lamppost stands at the side of the road, a small girl in a white pinafore and straw hat is making her way towards it. On the road is a horse and carriage and a large cart.

Artist / maker

Balmain, James C. H.

Date

1900

Size

15 x 21 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Causewayside, or Causeyside, formed part of an ancient approach to Edinburgh from the south. It now refers to a section of road from West Preston Street, close to the Meadows, to Duncan Street.

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Business > Service industry > Shops

Places > Edinburgh areas > Newington

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Roads

Transport > Infrastructure > Street lights

Transport > Land > Horse and carriages

Transport > Land > Horse and carts