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Dave Henniker Calton page 11
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(2010 November and later) An interesting mix of architectural styles photographed from Waterloo Place. |
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The view from the top of Jacob's Ladder. It's perhaps appropriate that the grass topped council offices look over a city centre site abandoned by all but Mother Nature. | |
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A wide angle view of the scene . | |
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Zooming in for a closer look at a mini (unplanned) nature reserve. | |
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Closer still to see two pigeons enjoying the pool of water beside some wire cages containing bricks. | |
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The way down to Calton Road and New Street. | |
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It's a steep, winding descent - not advised after dark - especially if alone. | |
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The bottom is in sight. An archway leads under the railway lines to Calton Road. | |
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Through the arch at the bottom of Jacob's Ladder can be seen a man in a suit waiting at the corner of New Street and Calton Road. Low winter sunshine streams under the low bridge. | |
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The man in the suit lingers briefly before wandering off. | |
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Sunshine picks out autumn colours in East Market Street near Cranston Street. Jeffrey Street is up above, curving to the left to join up with the High Street and Canongate. | |
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Much photographed by me already - but the absence of cars (caused by the road being closed nearer Waverley Station) made the scene look quite different today. | |
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If you approach Calton Hill by Blenheim Place, Royal Terrace and by turning right at Greenside Parish Church then you'll pass this way. The footpath on the right leads down to the rear of the Playhouse Theatre. | |
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The magnificent entrance to Old St Andrew's House. More information on this Art Deco styled edifice from Wikipedia. | |
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The large bronze doors were designed by Walter Gilbert. The right hand door is fractionally out of line with the left one but I've corrected this in the next image. | |
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The central image close up. | |
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April 1937 was when this foundation stone was laid. How many of today's buildings will look so splendid after three quarters of a century, I wonder... | |
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A few paces east take you to the top of the steps known as Jacob's Ladder which lead down to Calton Road. Previous pages have many similar pictures as this; this is just an update. | |
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A previous photo showed the right hand side of this building abutted against the rock face. Virgin money has evidently improved its appearance wtih some stone cladding and new windows. |
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