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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
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David McLean

Edinburgh workers discover incredible lost shop after knocking down wall

A shop refurbishment in Edinburgh uncovered the forgotten interior of a fishmongers and butchers established when Edward VII was on the throne.

Work to transform the former Edinburgh Golf Centre at 58 Dalry Road into offices has revealed hand-painted tiles, antique iron fittings, and 19th century ornamental cornicing that has been obscured for decades behind modern panels and false walls.

The tiling, which is understood to date from the Edwardian era, carries artistic depictions of fish, poultry and other animals.

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