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Edinburgh's New Town
Thompson, Dr. Gordon I., 1960, Slide transparency
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Edinburgh's New Town
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Edinburgh's New Town
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Thompson, Dr. Gordon I.
Date
1960
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2.3 x 3.5 cm
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Slide transparency
Edinburgh's New Town, which lies to the north of the Old Town, was designed by James Craig. Craig was the winner of a design competition held in 1766 which invited contestants to submit plans for the city's northward expansion. This expansion had become necessary due to terrible overcrowding in the Old Town. Based on a regular geometric scheme around the three streets of Princes Street, George Street and Queen Street the New Town continued to be developed until 1830. It has now been classed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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