Portobello beach during replenishment

Category

Library Item

Item no

4461

Title

Portobello beach during replenishment

Description

Many people stand on the promenade watching the replenishment of Portobello Beach. A digger is constructing a dam out of the rocks and sand on the beach. In the background the chimney of Portobello Power Station can be seen.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1972

Size

20 x 25 cm

Type

Photograph

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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