Leith Collection (page 2)

An Incident in the Siege of Leith, near Edinburgh, 6 April 1560, part of the European Wars of Religion. Weapons were fired after a supposed cessation of hostilities

A page from The Sphere reporting on yachting at Cowes in 1910. The large bottom photograph shows the opulent interior of the Miranda owned by Lord Leith of Fyvie

Photograph featured in The Tatler of a house party at Fyvie Castle, hosted by Lord and Lady Leith. Date: 1913

German gipsies in Scotland
German gipsies, who had arrived in Leith and travelled across Scotland to set up an encampment in Glasgow

Opening the New "Edinburgh"Dock at Leith, the Steamer Berlin, with the Duke of Edinburgh on Board
1590566 Opening the New " Edinburgh" Dock at Leith, the Steamer Berlin, with the Duke of Edinburgh on Board, cutting the Blue Ribbon (engraving) by English School

The New Town Hall, Leith (engraving)
5201042 The New Town Hall, Leith (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Town Hall, Leith)

Robert Ballantynes Bridge, Leith, 1779 (engraving)
5203296 Robert Ballantynes Bridge, Leith, 1779 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Ballantynes Bridge, Leith, 1779)

Scotland: Leith, Sailors Home and Tower (b / w photo)
5204085 Scotland: Leith, Sailors Home and Tower (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leith, Sailors Home and Tower)

Scene at the Departure from Leith of the Darien Expedition (engraving)
664109 Scene at the Departure from Leith of the Darien Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert, James Ritchie & Son, Edinburgh, Scotland
Advert for James Ritchie & Son, Manufacturers of Tower, Factory and Railway Clocks, Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Hall, Dunbar & Co, Paint and Polishes, Leith
Advert for Hall, Dunbar & Co, Paint and Polishes, Leith, Scotland. 1905

Advert, E Chalmers & Co Ltd, Bonnington and Leith
Advert for E Chalmers & Co Ltd, Paper Stock and General Merchant House, Bonnington and Leith, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Bell & Bieberstedt, Seed Growers, Leith, Scotland
Advert for Bell & Bieberstedt, Seed Growers, Leith, Scotland. 1905

Recruitment poster, Meeting at Chiswick Empire, London, WW1
Poster, Recruiting for the War! Great Free Meeting at the Chiswick Empire, London, 5 November 1914. 1914

Arms of the principal cities, boroughs and burghs of the United Kingdom (colour litho)
3626546 Arms of the principal cities, boroughs and burghs of the United Kingdom (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the principal cities)

Design, The Port of Leith, Scotland. 1905

Design, Leith, Scotland. 1905

Advert, John Inglis & Sons, Leith, Scotland
Advert for John Inglis & Sons, The Midlothian Oatmeal Mills, Bonnington, Leith, Scotland. 1905

Leith Dock Commission, Edinburgh Dock, Scotland
Leith Dock Commission, Edinburgh Dock (Sheds 4 and 5), Scotland, fitted with nearly 100 Kinnear rolling metal shutters in total. Date: circa 1930s

Edinburgh Girls Industrial School - playground
Inmates in the playground at the Girls Industrial School, Leith Walk, Edinburgh. Date: circa 1899

Leith, 1747 (watercolour and some coloured chalk over indications in graphite)
1217976 Leith, 1747 (watercolour and some coloured chalk over indications in graphite) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 16.2x45.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Leith Pier on Fire (engraving)
1626086 Leith Pier on Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leith Pier on Fire. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 December 1871)

The suggested enclosure of Box Hill, Surrey. Also pictured is The White Horse at Dorking(1), Deepdene(3), the garden of the Burford Bridge Hotel(4) and the view from the top of Box Hill

Scene of the departure from Leith of the Darien expedition AD 1698 (litho)
1074170 Scene of the departure from Leith of the Darien expedition AD 1698 (litho) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement, Pattisons Whisky (engraving)
1597674 Advertisement, Pattisons Whisky (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Pattisons Whisky)

The Duke of Atholl laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Corn Exchange at Leith (engraving)
2773180 The Duke of Atholl laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Corn Exchange at Leith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Town Hall, Leith (engraving)
3638500 The Town Hall, Leith (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Town Hall, Leith)

The Edinburgh Dock, Leith (engraving)
5203356 The Edinburgh Dock, Leith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Edinburgh Dock, Leith. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

The Water of Leith, 1825 (engraving)
5203245 The Water of Leith, 1825 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water of Leith, 1825. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Exchange Buildings, Leith (engraving)
5201044 Exchange Buildings, Leith (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exchange Buildings, Leith)

During the Time of the Sermonses, 1896 (oil on canvas) (see 90719 for detail)
HMP90718 During the Time of the Sermonses, 1896 (oil on canvas) (see 90719 for detail) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934); 86.7x142.5 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

The General Election, New Members of the House of Commons (engraving)
1058478 The General Election, New Members of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Election)

Ruins of St Anthonys Chapel, looking towards Leith (engraving)
5203169 Ruins of St Anthonys Chapel, looking towards Leith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of St Anthonys Chapel, looking towards Leith)

The East and West Piers, Leith (engraving)
5203315 The East and West Piers, Leith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The East and West Piers, Leith)

Public arms: Leith; Jedburgh; Pittenweem; Chorley; Morpeth (engraving)
6008902 Public arms: Leith; Jedburgh; Pittenweem; Chorley; Morpeth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leith; Jedburgh; Pittenweem; Chorley; Morpeth)

Burning of Messers A and P Tods Flour Mills, Leith (engraving)
1105494 Burning of Messers A and P Tods Flour Mills, Leith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of Messers A and P Tods Flour Mills, Leith)

Leith Harbour 1842 (colour litho)
3611036 Leith Harbour 1842 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Englishmans Country, pub. by Collins 1945); English, out of copyright

Custom House, Leith (engraving)
5201071 Custom House, Leith (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Custom House, Leith)

Plan of Leith, showing the Proposed New Docks, 1804 (engraving)
5203328 Plan of Leith, showing the Proposed New Docks, 1804 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Leith, showing the Proposed New Docks, 1804)

The Shore, Leith (engraving)
5203310 The Shore, Leith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shore, Leith. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Leith (engraving)
3655007 Leith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leith. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis Ainsworth)

Portrait of John Logan (engraving)
819838 Portrait of John Logan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Logan, from a drawing by Brown in the possession of Carlyle Bell, Esq)

Stockpiles of steel tube at Leith Docks, Edinburgh, Scotland. 29th March 1990

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England, Surrey, Dorking, Leith Tower with walkers in mid winter

UK, Scotland, Edinburgh
Scotland, Edinburgh, Water of Leith Walkway, St Bernards Well, urn and mosaiced walls of the Temple above St Bernards Well

Edinburgh EH6 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Edinburgh EH6 4

Leith Harbour, c1840, (1942). Creator: Unknown
Leith Harbour, c1840, (1942). Steamers and sailing ships in the port of Leith on the coast of the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh, Scotland. From " British Ports and Harbours, by Leo Walmsley

Stirling Castle, Stirlingshire, 19th century. Artist:s Leith
Stirling Castle, Stirlingshire, 19th century. Situated on top of a volcanic outcrop known as Castle Rock, Stirling Castle is one of the largest castles in Scotland

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Discover the rich history and vibrant present of Leith, a charming district in Edinburgh, Scotland. From its association with legendary golfers Old & Young Tom Morris to its picturesque location on The Shore overlooking the waters of the Firth of Forth, a treasure trove of stories and sights. Step back in time as you explore the streets lined with old and new waterside buildings that have witnessed centuries of maritime activity. Imagine the bustling scene when Paddle Steamer Leith set sail in 1837, connecting this port town to other European destinations. Delve into nostalgia with an Edinburgh city map from 1895 or marvel at how much has changed since Edinburgh/Leith merged in 1904. Admire the iconic Leith Hill Tower standing tall amidst stunning landscapes, offering panoramic views that stretch across Europe. Take a glimpse into Leith's maritime heritage at Custom House through an enchanting engraving. Feel the excitement as you witness Ocean Terminal's grandeur, where even today you can catch sight of the majestic Royal Yacht Britannia. Wake up early to experience The Shore at sunrise – a magical moment when golden hues paint this waterfront neighborhood. And don't miss out on uncovering local treasures like John Cran & Co Shipbuilders' advert or strolling along Summerside Street for a taste of everyday life in Leith. Whether you're captivated by history or seeking contemporary delights, Leith promises an unforgettable journey through time and culture. Immerse yourself in this captivating district nestled within Scotland's Lothian region and embrace all that makes it truly unique.