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Portobello Collection

Discover the vibrant history and charm of Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland

Background imagePortobello Collection: Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland

Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland
Portobello - a coastal suburb of Edinburgh. Formerly a beach resort, it is located three miles to the east of the city centre, facing the Firth of Forth Date: 1937

Background imagePortobello Collection: Portobello Market / 1960S

Portobello Market / 1960S
Browsing the stalls at Portobello Road market

Background imagePortobello Collection: Portobello Beach, Edinburgh, Scotland

Portobello Beach, Edinburgh, Scotland Date: circa 1901

Background imagePortobello Collection: Old Roman Bridge, Brunstane, Midlothian

Old Roman Bridge, Brunstane, Midlothian
Old Roman Bridge, Brunstane, Edinburgh, near Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1904

Background imagePortobello Collection: Portobello Road / Poncho

Portobello Road / Poncho
PORTOBELLO ROAD A group of young people stop and chat in Portobello Market. One couple share a knitted poncho

Background imagePortobello Collection: Advert, A W Buchan & Co, Stoneware Manufacturers, Portobello

Advert, A W Buchan & Co, Stoneware Manufacturers, Portobello
Advert for A W Buchan & Co, Stoneware Manufacturers, Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Background imagePortobello Collection: The taking of Portobello (line engraving)

The taking of Portobello (line engraving)
1579713 The taking of Portobello (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the taking of Portobello. The Buford engaging the Iron Castle. Engraved by W. H. Toms)

Background imagePortobello Collection: Cannock Chase WS15 2 Map

Cannock Chase WS15 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cannock Chase WS15 2

Background imagePortobello Collection: Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill, London

Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill, London
An atmospheric early summers morning view of Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill, London. Date: 1960s

Background imagePortobello Collection: Wakefield WF2 7 Map

Wakefield WF2 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wakefield WF2 7

Background imagePortobello Collection: Jetty, Portobello, Otago Peninsula, Pudding Island and Otago Harbour, Dunedin, South Island

Jetty, Portobello, Otago Peninsula, Pudding Island and Otago Harbour, Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand - drone aerial

Background imagePortobello Collection: Portobello Road Market - Bric a Brac Stall

Portobello Road Market - Bric a Brac Stall. Date: early 1960s

Background imagePortobello Collection: England, London, Portobello Road, Shop display of Souvenir Fridge Magnets

England, London, Portobello Road, Shop display of Souvenir Fridge Magnets

Background imagePortobello Collection: UK, Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, Portobello, Columns on Promenade

UK, Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, Portobello, Columns on Promenade

Background imagePortobello Collection: Colourful Houses on Portobello Square, Notting Hill, London, England, United Kingdom

Colourful Houses on Portobello Square, Notting Hill, London, England, United Kingdom

Background imagePortobello Collection: Portobello Bath Street early 1900s

Portobello Bath Street early 1900s

Background imagePortobello Collection: Portobello Beach early 1900s

Portobello Beach early 1900s

Background imagePortobello Collection: Bath Street, Portobello early 1900's

Bath Street, Portobello early 1900's

Background imagePortobello Collection: Portobello, Edinburgh early 1900's

Portobello, Edinburgh early 1900's

Background imagePortobello Collection: Photograph of Portobello Arms, Kensal Town, London

Photograph of Portobello Arms, Kensal Town, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background imagePortobello Collection: Portobello, 1838 (engraving)

Portobello, 1838 (engraving)
5203280 Portobello, 1838 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portobello, 1838. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Background imagePortobello Collection: Capture of Porto Bello in 1739 (oil on canvas)

Capture of Porto Bello in 1739 (oil on canvas)
REA188277 Capture of Porto Bello in 1739 (oil on canvas) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); 80x117 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: on November 21, 1739)

Background imagePortobello Collection: Portobello, the Beach (b / w photo)

Portobello, the Beach (b / w photo)
3091928 Portobello, the Beach (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portobello, the Beach)

Background imagePortobello Collection: The Fatal Omnibus Accident at Portobello, Dublin (engraving)

The Fatal Omnibus Accident at Portobello, Dublin (engraving)
2773399 The Fatal Omnibus Accident at Portobello, Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fatal Omnibus Accident at Portobello, Dublin)

Background imagePortobello Collection: Public arms: Portobello; Batley; Staleybridge; Ilkeston (engraving)

Public arms: Portobello; Batley; Staleybridge; Ilkeston (engraving)
6008955 Public arms: Portobello; Batley; Staleybridge; Ilkeston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portobello; Batley; Staleybridge; Ilkeston)

Background imagePortobello Collection: Views in Portobello (engraving)

Views in Portobello (engraving)
5203294 Views in Portobello (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Portobello. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Background imagePortobello Collection: Plan of Portobello (engraving)

Plan of Portobello (engraving)
5203284 Plan of Portobello (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Portobello. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Background imagePortobello Collection: Scotland: Portobello (b / w photo)

Scotland: Portobello (b / w photo)
5204079 Scotland: Portobello (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portobello)

Background imagePortobello Collection: Seal of Admiral Vernon and the Capture of Porto Bello, 1739 (silver)

Seal of Admiral Vernon and the Capture of Porto Bello, 1739 (silver)
2959981 Seal of Admiral Vernon and the Capture of Porto Bello, 1739 (silver) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePortobello Collection: High Street, Portobello (engraving)

High Street, Portobello (engraving)
5203286 High Street, Portobello (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street, Portobello. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Background imagePortobello Collection: Portobello mushroom

Portobello mushroom
Wieteke de Kogel

Background imagePortobello Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20104524

EyeUbiquitous_20104524
Food, Vegetables, Mushrooms, Large Portabella with brown chestnut and button mushrooms

Background imagePortobello Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20104523

EyeUbiquitous_20104523
Food, Vegetables, Mushrooms, Large Portabella with brown chestnut and button mushrooms

Background imagePortobello Collection: Wolverhampton WV13 3 Map

Wolverhampton WV13 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wolverhampton WV13 3

Background imagePortobello Collection: Shropshire SY2 6 Map

Shropshire SY2 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire SY2 6

Background imagePortobello Collection: Sheffield S1 4 Map

Sheffield S1 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sheffield S1 4

Background imagePortobello Collection: Edinburgh EH15 1 Map

Edinburgh EH15 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Edinburgh EH15 1

Background imagePortobello Collection: County Durham DH3 2 Map

County Durham DH3 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of County Durham DH3 2

Background imagePortobello Collection: Capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Edward Vernon on 22 November 1739

Capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Edward Vernon on 22 November 1739. Artist: Scott, Samuel (1702-1772)
Capture of Porto Bello by Admiral Edward Vernon on 22 November 1739. Private Collection

Background imagePortobello Collection: Portobello, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939

Portobello, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939. Portobello was unbeaten in 1938 and won most of his five races with ease. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imagePortobello Collection: Portobello - The Beach, 1895

Portobello - The Beach, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Background imagePortobello Collection: High Street, Portobello, 1913

High Street, Portobello, 1913. [Valentine & Sons Ltd, Dundee And London, c1913]

Background imagePortobello Collection: Marks & Spencer shop, Portobello Road, West London

Marks & Spencer shop, Portobello Road, West London
An early Marks & Spencer shop (originators of penny bazaars), in Portobello Road, West London, with a display of goods on the pavement

Background imagePortobello Collection: Edinburgh Marine Gardens, Portobello, Scotland

Edinburgh Marine Gardens, Portobello, Scotland. Marine Gardens Pleasure Park was constructed at Seafield, Portobello in 1909

Background imagePortobello Collection: Grand Canal, Portobello, Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland

Grand Canal, Portobello, Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland

Background imagePortobello Collection: Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

Background imagePortobello Collection: Stolen in the night of Monday 12 Apr 1813, from the premises of David Champion at Portobello

Stolen in the night of Monday 12 Apr 1813, from the premises of David Champion at Portobello
a old plated tankard without lid, and a clothes rope.Reward of 3 guineas offered. Two from the Committee of the Association for the Prosecution of Felons and Receivers of Stolen Goods

Background imagePortobello Collection: Advertisement: Christopher Johnson and Co. Cutlery, Western Works, Portobello Street

Advertisement: Christopher Johnson and Co. Cutlery, Western Works, Portobello Street
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library MP Folder 50



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Discover the vibrant history and charm of Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland. Step back in time to the swinging 1960s at the famous Portobello Market, where treasures await around every corner. Take a leisurely stroll along Portobello Beach, with its golden sands and breathtaking views of the North Sea. Marvel at the architectural beauty of the Old Roman Bridge in Brunstane, Midlothian, a testament to ancient craftsmanship. Indulge your senses on Portobello Road as you browse through an array of unique ponchos and other eclectic finds. Transport yourself to another era with an advert from A W Buchan & Co, Stoneware Manufacturers - a glimpse into the thriving industrial past of Portobello. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you explore Bath Street in early 1900s Portobello - witness how this charming street has evolved over time. Feel the sand between your toes as you imagine beachgoers enjoying sunny days on Portobello Beach during that same era. Travel further back in time to experience early 1900s life in Edinburgh's beloved neighborhood - see how it has transformed while still maintaining its timeless appeal. And don't forget about London's own iconic Portobello Road Market and Marks & Spencer shop - two more reasons why this name holds such significance across different cities. Whether you're seeking history or adventure, culture or relaxation, there's something for everyone in enchanting Portobello.