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Charity Work House, Heriot's Work, Bristo Port

Skene, James, 1827, Watercolour
Charity Work House, Heriot's Work, Bristo Port
Charity Work House, Heriot's Work, Bristo Port
Charity Work House, Heriot's Work, Bristo Port
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Item no
684
Title
Charity Work House, Heriot's Work, Bristo Port
Description
A busy street scene showing the Charity Workhouse at Bristo Port, Edinburgh. The large arched gateway of the Port can be seen on the left-hand side with the workhouse beyond its walls. Through the gateway children can be seen playing within a fenced area. A woman holding a baby sits outside a snuff and tobacco shop with a man. A cart pulled by two horses and laden with goods is heading for the Port whilst a man with a top hat and a woman walk along the road.
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Date
1827
Size
17 x 24 cm
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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