The Colonies, one-storey terraced houses, by the Water of Leith at Stockbridge in Edinburgh, September 1988.The Colonies, one-storey terraced houses, by the Water of Leith at Stockbridge in Edinburgh, September 1988.
The Colonies, one-storey terraced houses, by the Water of Leith at Stockbridge in Edinburgh, September 1988.

Take a look at how Stockbridge has changed through the years

A popular area of Edinburgh, Stockbridge boasts Georgian and Victorian terraced houses, quaint shops and cafes and a beautiful view, thanks to its close proximity to the Water of Leith.
By Rhona Shennan
Published 24th Oct 2019, 16:04 BST
Updated 24th Oct 2019, 16:08 BST

But how has Stockbridge changed through the years? See how it used to look and the way things were before in our photo gallery.

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

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The interior of St Stephen’s Church after reconstruction in 1956

2. St Stephen’s Church after reconstruction

The interior of St Stephen’s Church after reconstruction in 1956 Photo: St Stephen’s Church after reconstruction

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Stockbridge looking out along onto Deanhaugh Street in 1958

3. Deanhaugh Street

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

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

4. St Bernards Well

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

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