About the Book
A collection of 14 of the finest Victorian and Edwardian photographs. This large-format book has been printed on thick, glossy, art paper, giving it a premium feel, and allowing one fully to appreciate the sheer grandeur and historical importance of the Athens of the North. Many of the photographs have been reproduced at full-page size and bled off, guaranteeing a wonderful experience for everyone who loves this most elegant of cities. The images are quite simply stunning and have been specially selected from the most-prestigious collections: National Museums of Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Scotland, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, University of Aberdeen/George Washington Wilson archive, University of St Andrews, Edinburgh City Council, Hulton Getty, Francis Frith, Mirrorpix. The range is impressive and includes Old Town, New Town, West End, Princes Street, Calton Hill, the university quarter and Leith, as well as sections entitled Around Edinburgh, Transport and Edinburghs People. All of the citys notable buildings can be found here: Edinburgh castle, Cannonball house, St Giles high kirk, Parliament house, John Knox house, Mercat cross, Huntly house, Canongate kirk, Palace of Holyroodhouse, National Museum of Scotland, Scott monument, Royal Scottish Academy, National Galleries, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Jenners, Calton jail, Royal High School, city observatory, Burns monument, St Marys cathedral, St Cuthberts church, Royal College of Physicians, old college of Edinburgh university, Surgeons hall, McEwan hall, Sir Walter Scott house, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Morningside station, Dean bridge, Donaldsons school, Fettes college, Craigmillar castle, Forth bridge, Portobello pier. These are complemented by fascinating street scenes from the likes of Lawnmarket, Cowgate, Grassmarket, High Street, Canongate, West Bow, Princes Street, Waterloo PLace, George Street, Charlotte Square, Hope Street, Castle Street, Queen Street, Nicolson Street, Lothian Road, Castle Terrace, Easter Road.
