Princes Street looking east

Category

Library Item

Item no

8284

Title

Princes Street looking east

Artist / maker

Wilson, George Washington

Date

1859

Size

24.6 x 24 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Princes Street is one of the main thoroughfares and shopping areas in Edinburgh. It was created as part of James Craig's New Town development and named in honour of George III's sons. With the exception of St John's Church there is no building on the southern side of Princes Street, allowing spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle and Old Town.

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Places > Edinburgh areas > Calton Hill

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Nelson Monument

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Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Land > Horse and carriages

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(55°57′10″N, 3°11′32″W)

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