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Lee Dalgetty

When Edinburgh's North Bridge collapsed and killed five people

Centuries ago, Edinburgh in its formative years was crumbling under overcrowding and filthy streets - a capital city that was feeling the effects of economic stagnation.

Responding to these issues, Lord Provost George Drummond suggested extending the city towards Leith.

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