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Leith Pier and Harbour
Serres, Dominic, 1790, Engraving
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Leith Pier and Harbour
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Title
Leith Pier and Harbour
Description
A busy dockside scene at Leith in Edinburgh. Ships heading out on the river have sails billowing from their masts and rigging, while another is unloading barrels using a hoist which is on the quayside. Onshore people with a dog are talking to a drummer who stands next to a horse and cart.
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Serres, Dominic
Date
1790
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36.8 x 53.1 cm
Type
Engraving
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Leith is situated in the north of Edinburgh where the Water of Leith joins the Firth of Forth. It has acted as Edinburgh's maritime connection for many centuries, and continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports. It was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920 having previously been a separate burgh. It is now home to the Scottish Executive's main offices, Edinburgh's Sikh temple, the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal, a large shopping and entertainment complex.
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