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The Tower, Portobello
Begbie, Thomas, 1887, Glass negative
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11636
Title
The Tower, Portobello
Description
The building known as the Tower at Portobello, Edinburgh stands in a ruinous state. It has a series of arched windows and is covered in stone carving. At its base is a row of derelict cottages. Three girls in Victorian dress are gathered beside a fence in the foreground.
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Begbie, Thomas
Date
1887
Size
8.3 x 17.1 cm
Type
Glass negative
Location
City Art Centre
Copyright
The Cavaye Collection of Thomas Begbie Prints ; The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries
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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