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Head of West Bow, Lawnmarket
Wilson, D., 1848, Etching
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Head of West Bow, Lawnmarket
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Stallholders sell books and vegetables near a wig makers shop where the West Bow meets the Lawnmarket. Horse-drawn carts laden with barrels and wagons travel along the road.
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Wilson, D.
Engraver
Stewart, T.
Date
1848
Size
20.5 x 14 cm
Type
Etching
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Edinburgh's West Bow was zig-zagging street which led up from the Grassmarket to the top of the Lawnmarket. The street was interrupted by the construction of Victoria Street and Terrace between 1829-34. Its lower section joining the Grassmarket remains, and the line of the old street can be followed via a staircase to the Upper Bow. Traffic now follows Victoria Street from the West Bow up to George IV Bridge.
Lawnmarket is the section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile running from its junction with Johnston Terrace to where it meets George IV Bridge. Regular markets were held in this area until the late 18th century.
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