The Cricket Pavilion, West Meadows

Category

Library Item

Item no

6520

Title

The Cricket Pavilion, West Meadows

Description

The wooden cricket pavilion in the West Meadows of Edinburgh has trees behind it and a grass lawn in front. A wooden porch is at the doorway.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1920

Size

7.2 x 9.3 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Meadows were created on the site of the Borough Loch after it was drained in the mid 17th century. Originally called Hope Park after its creator, Sir Thomas Hope, the park became popular for both recreation and the grazing of livestock. During the Second World War the Meadows were used for the cultivation of vegetables to feed Edinburgh's residents. Golf has been played on the adjacent Links since possibly as early as the 15th century, with a club formally established there in 1535.

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Places > Edinburgh areas > Tollcross

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Meadows

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Plants > Trees > Trees

Sport and leisure > Sports and recreation facilities > Pavilions

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