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Portobello School, aerial view
Unknown, 1973, Photograph
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Portobello School, aerial view
Portobello School, aerial view
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10696
Title
Portobello School, aerial view
Description
The tall building of Portobello High School stands at the left-hand side on Duddingston Road, Edinburgh. To its right at the edge of Hamilton Terrace is St. John's Primary School. Durham Road and Duddingston Park North and their houses can also be seen. Behind the school buildings lie the Figgate Park and Burn. Railway lines can be seen in the background.
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Unknown
Date
1973
Size
19.7 x 25.1 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Portobello developed around a cottage built in the mid 18th century. The sailor who occupied the cottage had fought at Puerto Bello, a port in Panama captured by the British in 1739, and named his home after the battle. With its long beach the town became an increasingly popular leisure destination. It boasted a pier between 1871-1917 and an outdoor swimming pool between 1936-1979. Holidaymakers and day-trippers could also visit the Marine Gardens or the fun fair, both now demolished. The town has been part of Edinburgh since 1896.
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