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¼½¾ Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: 1949 National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: 20 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: 1949 National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Zlatanable said: surely The Mound ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, Zlatanable said: Look at those buildings on the right. How wide was the original Mound? I just thought it was always like it is now. Surprised me as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Those older buildings were demolished and the road moved across in the 1840s to make way for the National Gallery being built. The buildings were mostly funfair type things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FWJ Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 19 hours ago, Zlatanable said: Look at those buildings on the right. How wide was the original Mound? I just thought it was always like it is now. That must be one of the earliest photographs of it. Is it before Ramsay Garden was built? (Just checked, RG not all that old - the current building was finished in 1893) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Cannonmills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, FWJ said: Cannonmills? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 21 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: That view is apparently from the roof of the Royal Institution at the foot of the mound. All the buildings on the right were demolished to allow the building of the National Gallery in the early 1850s. What's strange though, is that with the exception of the round one in the centre, and another out of sight behind it, none of the other buildings appear on any map before that date on the NLS site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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3fingersreid Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Lemongrab said: That view is apparently from the roof of the Royal Institution at the foot of the mound. All the buildings on the right were demolished to allow the building of the National Gallery in the early 1850s. What's strange though, is that with the exception of the round one in the centre, and another out of sight behind it, none of the other buildings appear on any map before that date on the NLS site. I’m confused ( not hard to confuse me tbh) but if that picture is taken from the bottom of the mound the national gallery would be on the left not the right ? Where they buildings are would be the gardens west and in the forefront the public bogs and the flower clock ( very careful typing that I tell you ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, 3fingersreid said: I’m confused ( not hard to confuse me tbh) but if that picture is taken from the bottom of the mound the national gallery would be on the left not the right ? Where they buildings are would be the gardens west and in the forefront the public bogs and the flower clock ( very careful typing that I tell you ) I thought the exact same thing, but lacked the nerve to say it.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 5 hours ago, 3fingersreid said: I’m confused ( not hard to confuse me tbh) but if that picture is taken from the bottom of the mound the national gallery would be on the left not the right ? Where they buildings are would be the gardens west and in the forefront the public bogs and the flower clock ( very careful typing that I tell you ) I think today's road goes straight up on right through where the building were, to the building topmost right in both pics, with the bogs and flower clock (today, both haunts of the uphill gardener) being in an excavation in the gardens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 4 hours ago, Lemongrab said: I think today's road goes straight up on right through where the building were, to the building topmost right in both pics, with the bogs and flower clock (today, both haunts of the uphill gardener) being in an excavation in the gardens. Think now I see both pictures together I can see what you’re saying . The church in the old picture had me thinking it was Assembly Hall but now I see that has two spires and sits to the left of the church . 8 hours ago, bobsharp said: I thought the exact same thing, but lacked the nerve to say it.? Bob that’s experience showing from you , let someone else ask the question ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Newington Station 1966 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 On 02/07/2019 at 22:57, Maroon Sailor said: Nobody falling off their bike here because of the tram tracks and suing the cooncil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 2 hours ago, 3fingersreid said: Think now I see both pictures together I can see what you’re saying . The church in the old picture had me thinking it was Assembly Hall but now I see that has two spires and sits to the left of the church . Bob that’s experience showing from you , let someone else ask the question ?? I think the church is the one at the junction of Johnston Terrace/ Castle Hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 32 minutes ago, Zlatanable said: boo, hibs bus Nearly a 5-1 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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obua Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: York place, corner of broughton street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stuart Lyon Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 9 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: The Odd Spot Bar India Place Stockbridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 9 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Bedford Street, Stockbridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 East Pilton 1962 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stuart Lyon Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 19 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: 1969 Queensferry Street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 23 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: Queensferry Street? That was my vague recollection too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Stuart Lyon said: Queensferry Street? Yes, Queensferry Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Yes, Queensferry Street Yes that was back when the bun for your burger was lightly toasted not like McDonald's soggy efforts nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 From the Scott Monument 1950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Radio Ga Ga Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 St Andrews Sq Bus Station 1969 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: 1986 Junction of Trinity Road and Lower Granton Rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn artist Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: 1986 Incredible photo considering the sedate nature of today's use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotelMikeFoxtrotCharlie Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Yeah I thought it was there but wow that is crazy, so where did that line used to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotelMikeFoxtrotCharlie Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 On 03/07/2019 at 23:07, Maroon Sailor said: Home street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Zlatanable said: yeah, Tollcross. with a police box, that has gone. Its funny how your eyes and mind deceive you, I looked at that and thought that looks like the Tollcross box but it doesn't look like Tollcross, when you confirmed it was I realised I was looking at it wrong, the photographers back was actually towards my vision of Tollcross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 5 hours ago, Zlatanable said: It looks unfamiliar as Tollcross. It's towards the direction of the King's Theatre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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