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Rosebery Reservoir

Unknown, 1879, Photograph
Rosebery Reservoir
Rosebery Reservoir
Rosebery Reservoir
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Item no
29036
Title
Rosebury [Rosebery] Reservoir
Description
A view of the excavation work taking place on a hill at Rosebery Reservoir. Cuttings into the side of the hill show gradations of soil and rock in the make up of the bulk of the feature. in the foreground rubble from the digging is visible as are some wheelbarrows left behind by labourers. Atop the hill is a metal structure of some kind, possibly a bridge. There are also metal rails or tracks laid in the foreground.
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Date
1879
Size
10.9 cm x 15.2 cm
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Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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