36 photos that show how Edinburgh city centre has changed through the years
The Capital streets have played host to many events and businesses through the years.
By Rosalind Erskine
Published 30th Oct 2019, 11:45 GMT
Updated 30th Oct 2019, 12:23 GMT
From trams and parades to department stores and shopping centres, here we take a look at how Edinburgh city centre had changed over the years.
1. George Street 1964
Austin and Morris cars at the Eastern Motor Co. Ltd in George Street in 1964. Photo: TSPL
2. North British and Mercantile Insurance Company building 1965
North British and Mercantile Insurance Company building on Princes Street in 1965. This became the site of the now closed British Home Stores (BHS). Photo: TSPL
3. Princes Street
Princes Street looking east from North Mercantile Marine Insurance building and Marks and Spencers Photo: TSPL
4. Willys furniture store 1965
Exterior of Willys, furniture store, on the corner of Victoria Street and Melbourne Place (street no longer exists) in December 1965. Melbourne Place was the name of part of George IV Bridge. Photo: George Smith
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