View down George IV Bridge

Category

Library Item

Item no

7193

Title

View down George IV Bridge

Description

A bus travels over the crossroads of George IV Bridge and the High Street, Edinburgh. People are walking down the street. On one side of George IV Bridge the old city council buildings are being demolished . On the other side are the buildings of the National Library and the Midlothian County Buildings.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

26.6 x 19 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

George IV Bridge was designed by Thomas Hamilton. It was constructed in 1829-34 to improve access to Edinburgh's Old Town from the rapidly developing Southside. This elevated street runs from the junction of Candlemaker Row and Chambers Street to the Lawnmarket, passing over the Cowgate and Merchant Street. The National Library of Scotland and the Central Public Library stand almost directly opposite each other roughly half way along the street. A memorial statue to Greyfriars' Bobby stands at the south end of the bridge at the junction with Candlemaker Row.

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Business > Service industry > Offices

People > Adults > Men

People > Adults > Women

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Culture > Libraries

Transport > Land > Buses

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