Promenade and pier, Portobello

Category

Library Item

Item no

4475

Title

Promenade and pier, Portobello

Description

Many people are walking along the promenade at Portobello Beach, Edinburgh. Two ladies are sharing an intimate conversation whilst little girls stand near them. Streetlights line the edge of the promenade drawing the eye towards the pier that stretches out in to the sea.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1905

Size

8.7 x 14 cm

Type

Photograph; Postcard

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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Places > Edinburgh areas > Portobello

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Activities > Walking

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