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View looking down College Wynd towards Cowgate, Edinburgh, prior to demolition
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View looking down College Wynd towards Cowgate, Edinburgh, prior to demolition
View looking down College Wynd towards Cowgate, Edinburgh, prior to demolition. Date: 1871
Media ID 4021149
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This print captures a glimpse into the past, offering us a window to Victorian Scotland. Taken in 1871 by the Royal Commission on The Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland, it showcases the view looking down College Wynd towards Cowgate in Edinburgh. This historic image is particularly poignant as it was captured prior to demolition. As we delve into this snapshot from the past, we are transported back to a time when bustling horse-drawn carriages traversed these cobblestone streets. The buildings lining College Wynd exude an air of grandeur and architectural elegance that defined Victorian-era Edinburgh. The composition of this photograph beautifully captures the perspective, drawing our eyes down College Wynd towards Cowgate. We can almost imagine ourselves standing at this vantage point, taking in the sights and sounds of daily life over a century ago. It is fascinating to contemplate what stories lie within these now-demolished structures – tales of ordinary people going about their lives amidst a rapidly changing world. This print serves as both a visual record and an invitation for us to explore and uncover more about this vibrant period in Scottish history. Preserved with care by the Royal Commission on The Ancient And Historical Monuments Of Scotland, this image offers us not only a glimpse into our shared heritage but also inspires curiosity about how our cities have evolved over time.
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