The earliest reference to Tollcross dates from 1439 with ‘Tolcors’ being the typical early form, with the cors ending continuing in use until the late 18th century. Towcroce and Tolcroce also appeared in the early 16th century.
It is believed that there were no crossroads until modern times and that there is no evidence for such meaning as "toll at a crossroad".
In our look through our archives, we found great photos of stars of the stage at the King’s Theatre, including Stanley Baxter, as well as a visit to a lapdancing club in the area by glamour model Jordan.
There are also great photos of the former legendary department store, Goldbergs, photos from years gone by of pupils at Tollcross Primary, and the firefighters at Tollcross Fire Station.
17. Funfair
The funfair roundabout inside Goldbergs department store in Edinburgh, November 1968. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
18. The Cameo
The Cameo Cinema in Home Street, Tollcross, pictured in the summer of 1986. Originally known as The King's Cinema, it opened in 1914 and closed in 1982, before being re-opened, when bought by a London company, in 1986. | TSPL
19. Bargain hunting
A woman looking at a clothes stall in a market at Earl Grey Street, Tollcross, Edinburgh, in September 1976. | TSPL
20. Happy birthday!
Pictured in October, 2012, actor Jo Mcfadden has a birthday drink with the chief executive of the Kings Theatre, Edinburgh. | Toby Williams