Edinburgh, Scotland
Found in 788 Collections and/or Records:
Semple Street, c 1890-c 1910
Taken from the Fountainbridge end of Semple Street looking towards Castle Barns in Morrison Street. The bridge shown here was over the Canal at the entrance to Port Hopetoun.
Semple Street, c 1989
Small duplicate photographic print of Coll-1167/B/27/8/7 showing Semple Street taken from the Fountainbridge end of Semple Street, showing children standing on the bridge.
Semple Street, c 1985
Taken from the Fountainbridge end of Semple Street looking towards Castle Barns in Morrison Street. The bridge shown here was over the Canal at the entrance to Port Hopetoun.
Semple Street, c 1989
Duplicate photographic print of Coll-1167/B/27/8/7 showing the Fountainbridge end of Semple Street looking towards Castle Barns in Morrison Street, children standing on the bridge.
Shops Canongate, c 1890-c 1910
This shows Playhouse and Old Playhouse Close entrances. The Newspaper billboard on the right of the picture reads "News of the World. Crippe Verdict Due Today." The verdict on the the murderer of H.H. Crippen was given on 21st October 1910, hence we have an exact date of this photograph. Old Playhouse Close has been much restored. South side of Canongate. Handwritten title by R. Dykes.
Shops Canongate, c 1985
This shows Playhouse and Old Playhouse Close entrances. The Newspaper billboard on the right of the picture reads "News of the World. Crippe Verdict Due Today." The verdict on the the murderer of H.H. Crippen was given on 21st October 1910, hence we have an exact date of this photograph. Old Playhouse Close has been much restored. South side of Canongate. Handwritten title on the original envelope containing the corresponding glass plate negatives was written by R. Dykes.
Sighthill, 1950s Housing, c 1970
A series of a random selection of prints, many appear to be duplicate copies of other images, relating to Edinburgh, Scotland and elsewhere which were added to the teaching collection at the Outlook Tower at some point after Patrick Geddes' death and before 1990. Some are marked and are therefore copyright of W. Reid; Balmain Photographers, Edinburgh; and The Scotsman - some of these may belong in Coll-1167/C/2
South elevation of Wardrop's Court, c 1892
Original architectural watercolour drawing of 453-461 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh. Directly on card, by Henbest Capper for Patrick Geddes, then in charge of the Town Council Improvement Scheme of the Lawnmarket. The building was restored as a student Hall of residence for women students.
South Gray's Close, c 1890-c 1910
This shows the Church House which stands next to St. Patrick's Church. It has been taken fom the west courtyard, showing St. Ann's School behind and South Gray's Close left - a wider view of Coll-1167/B/26/4/9. Handwritten title by R. Dykes.
South Gray's Close, c 1890-c 1910
St. Patrick's Church. Entered from the Cowgate. Built in 1772-1773 as a 'qualified' Episcopal Chapel. Bought by the Roman Catholic Church in 1856. Handwritten title by R. Dykes.