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Map of Edinburgh 1893 (Historical Map)
Old House Books & Maps
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Description for Map of Edinburgh 1893 (Historical Map)
Sheet map. In Scotland, the spirit of industry that swept through the nineteenth century was strongest in Glasgow - but Edinburgh emerged as a cultural capital, becoming known as the Athens of the North. This title captures Edinburgh as her reputation as a centre of finance and the arts was flourishing. Series: Old House. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; 3JH; HBTP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 152 x 7. Weight in Grams: 100. New.
In Scotland, the spirit of industry that swept through the nineteenth century was strongest in Glasgow but Edinburgh emerged as a cultural capital, becoming known as the “Athens of the North”. Published in 1893, just four years after it was granted city status and the National Portrait Gallery first opened its doors, this detailed street map captures Edinburgh as her reputation as a centre of finance and the arts was flourishing. This attractive depiction of a modern city in its infancy is an invaluable tool for local historians and genealogists.
In Scotland, the spirit of industry that swept through the nineteenth century was strongest in Glasgow but Edinburgh emerged as a cultural capital, becoming known as the “Athens of the North”. Published in 1893, just four years after it was granted city status and the National Portrait Gallery first opened its doors, this detailed street map captures Edinburgh as her reputation as a centre of finance and the arts was flourishing. This attractive depiction of a modern city in its infancy is an invaluable tool for local historians and genealogists.
Product Details
Publisher
Old House Books
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Format
Sheet map
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781908402189
SKU
9781908402189
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
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