Potterrow, looking northwest, c 1890-c 1910
Scope and Contents
The junction of Potterow (right) looking approximately north, and Bristo Street (left of print) looking north west. The buildings shown in images Coll-1167/B/26/17/2-4 are therefore on the right hand side of the street on the left of The image, i.e. Bristo Street viewed from the other end. The street, with its c. 1700-1900 buildings, had close associations with Robert Burns. Potterow, to the right, was a less important thoroughfare, being narrower. In the centre of the picture, at the "V" formed by the two streets, is an eighteenth century masion nicknamed the "Ace of Clubs House" because of its disctinctive shape. For many years it was a public house. The site of all this area is now Charles Street Car Park, and the wide Potterow (1990s). Handwritten title by Alasdair Geddes.
Dates
- Creation: c 1890-c 1910
Language of Materials
English
French
Hebrew
Latin
Dutch
Flemish
Extent
1 glass plate negative ; 4 1/4" x 3 1/4"
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Blind cracks; conserved 2018
Stock Check (2016-2020)
Located 2017
Previous reference
PSE/Q/5
Subject
Creator
- From the Sub-Series: Geddes, Alasdair, 1891-1917 (geographer and sociologist) (Person)
Repository Details
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