Melvin, Eric

A Walk Through Edinburgh's New Town

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ISBN 13:: 9781500122010
author:: Melvin, Eric
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 112
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.7 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Social History, ,
Condition:: New
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Edinburgh's New Town is one of the finest surviving examples of Georgian town planning. Completed in stages between 1767 and 1792, this remarkable development was conceived by a group of determined citizens who obtained permission from Parliament to extend the city's boundaries. The design of the New Town was won through a competition in 1766, with young architect James Craig emerging as the winner. His simple yet effective grid-iron plan featured three parallel streets running east-west, with grand squares at either end of the principal street, George Street. The project's foundation was laid in November 1767, and progress westwards was slow until work on Charlotte Square began in 1792. This book explores the history behind Edinburgh's iconic New Town, shedding light on its creation, design, and enduring legacy.

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