Princes Street looking east, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

8317

Title

Princes Street looking east, Edinburgh

Description

A postcard view from the 1940s shows trams travelling along Princes Street past the Royal Scottish Academy at the junction with the Mound.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1940

Size

8.8 x 13.8 cm

Type

Photograph; Postcard

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 > Princes Street

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Balmoral Hotel

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Princes Street

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Royal Scottish Academy

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Scott Monument

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Transport > Infrastructure > Roads

Transport > Infrastructure > Tramlines

Transport > Land > Cars

Transport > Land > Trams