Leith, the Docks from the Signal Tower

Category

Library Item

Item no

4875

Title

Leith, the Docks from the Signal Tower

Artist / maker

Murray, J. J.

Engraver

Picken, A.

Date

1838

Size

20.2 x 25.5 cm

Type

Engraving

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Note below title reads 'This print is respectfully dedicated to the honorable the Provost, Magistrates, and Council of Leith, by their most obedient servant Robert W. Hume'.

Leith is situated in the north of Edinburgh where the Water of Leith joins the Firth of Forth. It has acted as Edinburgh's maritime connection for many centuries, and continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports. It was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920 having previously been a separate burgh. It is now home to the Scottish Executive's main offices, Edinburgh's Sikh temple, the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal, a large shopping and entertainment complex.

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