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In pictures: Capital Collections

Donkeys on Portobello Beach by Alexander Adam Inglis

Alexander Adam Inglis took this photograph of donkeys at the Portobello Beach fun fair in 1908.

Newhaven Fisher Laddie and Creel by D O Hill

This early photograph shows a young fisher boy and his creel at Newhaven in 1848.

Ices by George Malcolm.

A mother and her children cool off with ice cream bought from a street vendor in 1924.

Causewayside Looking South by James Good Tunny

Mike Pringle MSP chose this photograph taken of Causewayside in 1869 as one of his favourites.

Laying of the Foundation Stone, new secondary school, Leith Academy by unknown photographer.

This photograph of the foundations of Leith Academy being laid in 1928 was chosen by former pupil and restaurant owner Tony Singh.

Launderette Wauchope Avenue by Kevin MacLean

Kevin MacLean took this striking photograph of a derelict launderette in Wauchope Avenue last year.



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