This is the Stockbridge Market archway which was originally built in 1825 - it was marked for restoration in July 1979

This is the Stockbridge Market archway which was originally built in 1825 - it was marked for restoration in July 1979

Edinburgh retro: 15 nostalgia-tinged photos showing how Edinburgh’s Stockbridge has changed down the years

One of the most beautiful and desirable areas of Edinburgh, Stockbridge boasts Georgian and Victorian terraced houses, quaint shops and cafes and stunning views, thanks to its close proximity to the Water of Leith.

By Gary Flockhart

Published 3rd Sep 2023, 12:12 GMT

But how has Stockbridge changed through the years? Take a look through our photo gallery to see how things used to be in popular Edinburgh neighbourhood.

The original interior of St Stephen’s Church in Stockbridge in 1939

1. St Stephen’s Church

The original interior of St Stephen’s Church in Stockbridge in 1939 Photo: St Stephen’s Church

Children playing by the St Bernard's Well near the Water of Leith in 1960

2. St Bernards Well

Children playing by the St Bernard's Well near the Water of Leith in 1960 Photo: St Bernards Well

Stockbridge looking out along onto Deanhaugh Street in 1958

3. Deanhaugh Street

Stockbridge looking out along onto Deanhaugh Street in 1958 Photo: Deanhaugh Street

The Pentland Rooms in the Grand Bingo at Stockbridge in 1965

4. Grand Bingo

The Pentland Rooms in the Grand Bingo at Stockbridge in 1965 Photo: Grand Bingo

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