Old Town Hall, Leith
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The Old Town Hall is a municipal building in Queen Charlotte Street, Leith, Scotland. The old town hall, which was the meeting place of Leith Burgh Council, is now used as a police station. It is a Ca
Old Town Hall, Leith
Detail from The Landing of George IVth at Leith by Alexander Carse, which remains hanging in the old town hall
Alexander Carse
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Alexander Carse was a Scottish painter known for his scenes of Scottish life. His works include a large canvas of George IV's visit to Leith and three early paintings of football matches.
Old Town Hall, Leith
…R Dickson Architects". Internally, the principal rooms were the sheriffs' courtroom, to the north, and the council chamber to the south. A painting by Alexander Carse, depicting the arrival of King George IV at Leith Docks during his visit to Scotland in 1822, was hung in the new council chamber. The town became an…
Self-portrait, 1811, oil on steel
Covenanters in a Glen, c. 1800
The Foot-ball Play, c. 1830