Concert Hall, Marine Gardens, Portobello

Category

Library Item

Item no

4333

Title

Concert Hall, Marine Gardens, Portobello

Description

Many people walk by the Concert Hall at Marine Gardens, Portobello. The ladies are wearing long dresses and coats and fancy hats. Behind them is a refreshment stand selling ice cream and soda. The circular concert hall has a domed roof and many flags flying from it.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1911

Size

8.9 x 13.6 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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Business > Service industry > Shops

Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Gardens

Places > Edinburgh areas > Portobello

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Activities > Walking

Sport and leisure > Culture > Concert halls