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The back of Old Leith Pier
Serres, Dominic, 1855, Lithograph
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The back of Old Leith Pier
The back of Old Leith Pier
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Title
The back of Old Leith Pier
Description
People gather on the shore next to the pier at Leith in Edinburgh. Women stand by a grounded boat, while nearby a man sits on a collection of jetsam which includes an anchor. A barrel bobs on the waves lapping the shoreline. The masts of ships, a watch tower and the hill of Arthur's Seat can be seen in the background.
Artist / maker
Serres, Dominic
Engraver
Harding, F. D.
Date
1855
Size
44.5 x 42 cm
Type
Lithograph
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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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