A look at some vintage postcards
Bearing the simple message “Good Old Portobello”, this delightful 1903 postcard captures an unremarkable but memorable moment in everyday life. A local policeman appears to be having a quiet word with a young boy while several companions watch with interest, preserving a fleeting glimpse of Edwardian Portobello.
This postcard, probably produced by the Hotel, advertises the facilities available – Golf Course, Motor Garage and Electric Light!
The Scottish National War Memorial commemorates Scottish soldiers and civilians, as well as those serving with Scottish regiments who died in World War I, World War II, and other conflicts.
Princes Street from the West – Edinburgh Trams, Cars, People, Horses with Carts and the Sinclair Fountain.
Built in 1926, T.S. King George V was a Clyde passenger turbine steamer.
