Forrest Road

Category

Library Item

Item no

5858

Title

Forrest Road from Lindsay Place, showing new north U. F. church

Description

Pedestrians walk along the pavement of Forrest Road, Edinburgh. Some of the people are talking on the cobblestone road in front of a church. Tramlines can be seen on the road.
This is a photograph by a member of the Edinburgh Photographic Society.

Artist / maker

Gibb, Andrew A.

Date

1913

Size

9.5 x 11.8 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Forrest Road in Edinburgh leads north from the east end of Lauriston Place towards George IV Bridge. It was the site of the Edinburgh Charity Workhouse until the building was removed in the 1870's. The road was named after Sir James Forrest of Comiston, Lord Provost between 1837-1843.

Lindsay Place referred to a short section of street opposite Greyfriars Church. The area is now occupied by the Museum of Scotland.

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Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

Sport and leisure > Activities > Speaking

Transport > Infrastructure > Roads

Transport > Infrastructure > Tramlines