View of Port Hamilton, Union Canal

Category

Library Item

Item no

4965

Title

View of Port Hamilton, Union Canal

Description

An image of the Union Canal at Port Hamilton, Edinburgh. Mostly derelict buildings line the far shore whilst a cobbled walkway runs along the left-hand side. A wooden cart can be seen on the far shore as well as numerous full sacks stacked up against the buildings. A large square building under construction can be seen at the right-hand side as well as a small factory chimney.

Artist / maker

Chrystal, Francis M.

Date

1920

Size

11 x 14.5 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Full title reads 'View of Port Hamilton, Union Canal, looking to Morrison Street and showing Alexander's Motor building.'

Port Hamilton was built as an additional basin at the Edinburgh end of the Union Canal. It was closed, along with Port Hopetoun, in 1922 as canal trade declined.

The Union Canal was opened in 1822. It ran from Tollcross in Edinburgh to meet the Forth and Clyde Canal at Falkirk, thus linking the capital to Glasgow. After extensive renovation in the 1990's the Canal is now a popular area for recreation, with non-commercial craft using the waterway and many cyclists, walkers and runners using the towpath.

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Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing facilities > Construction sites

Places > Edinburgh areas > Fountainbridge

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Canals

Transport > Infrastructure > Trails and paths

(55°56′38″N, 3°12′30″W)

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