Children in a rowing boat on Portobello Beach

Category

Library Item

Item no

30613

Title

Children in a rowing boat on Portobello Beach

Description

A large group of boys and girls sit in a rowing boat at the edge of the water on the sands at Portobello. The Pier stretches out into the water beyond them.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1900

Size

8.1 x 10.6 cm

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Portobello developed around a cottage built in the mid 18th century. The sailor who occupied the cottage had fought at Puerto Bello, a port in Panama captured by the British in 1739, and named his home after the battle. With its long beach the town became an increasingly popular leisure destination. It boasted a pier between 1871-1917 and an outdoor swimming pool between 1936-1979. Holidaymakers and day-trippers could also visit the Marine Gardens or the fun fair, both now demolished. The town has been part of Edinburgh since 1896.

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Landscape > Land > Beaches

Landscape > Land > Coastlines

Landscape > Water > Seas

People > Children > Boys

People > Children > Children playing

People > Children > Girls

People > Children > Groups

Places > Edinburgh areas > Portobello

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Piers and wharves

Transport > Water > Boats