George Square Area, 1949-1970s
Series
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/BES/GSQ
Scope and Contents
Material relating to the redevelopment of the George Square area of campus.
Dates
- Creation: 1949-1970s
Creator
- From the Fonds: University of Edinburgh (Scottish University) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Certain material may be restricted due to Data Protection and other legislative reasons.
Biographical / Historical
George Square was a key area within the University's Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan which saw much of its 18th and 19th century domestic buildings replaced by purpose-build university buildings. Around 20% of these earlier buildings survive, almost all owned and used by the University.
Full Extent
1.5 linear metres
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Fonds: English
Cultural context
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk