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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROSS & THOMSON (ACTIVE 1847-1890S)

[Edinburgh] From the North Bridge

c. 1849

Salted paper print | 14.7 x 20.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2600314

Photograph of the Edinburgh cityscape from the north bridge with industrial buildings and a Colliery building in the foreground. In the background on Calton Hill stands the City Observatory and the Martyr's Monument marked with an obelisk.
  • Creator(s)

    Ross & Thomson (active 1847-1890s) (photographer)

  • 14.7 x 20.0 cm (image)

    29.7 x 37.1 cm (page dimensions)

  • From the North Bridge [Calotype Specimens]

  • From an album presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1849

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Lothian [Scotland]
              • Edinburgh [Scotland]
                • Calton Hill [Edinburgh]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Mining
          • Mines
    • Geography
      • Systematic geography
        • Landscapes
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Buildings for educational, scientific & cultural purposes
          • Observatories