Leith Mills
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Leith MillsDescription
Leith Mills, or Leith Saw Mills, were on the south bank of the Water of Leith and west of Junction Bridge.
It was here that Timothy Burstall and John Reed Hill built the locomotive 'Perseverance' in 1829 which was exhibited at the Rainhill Trials. The locomotive was four wheeled with a mid mounted vertical boiler. The locomotive was taken by sea to Liverpool for the trial (the reverse to the process on the other side of the Junction Bridge where locomotives were shipped to Leith from Newcastle for assembly at Leith Engine Works). The locomotive was damaged after arrival at Liverpool but was able to enter the competition on its 6th day. It achieved 6mph, but unfortunately an average of 10mph was required.
The site of themills is now housing.
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Leith Saw Mills01/03/2021
| Nearby stations Junction Bridge North Leith Leith North Bonnington Pilrig Street Foot of the Walk [Tram] Leith Walk [CR] Ocean Terminal [Tram] Leith Central Ferry Road The Shore [Tram] Powderhall Balfour Street [Tram] South Leith Port of Leith [Tram] | Junction Mills North Leith Tunnel Leith Engine Works Bonnington Bond Leith Citadel Goods Bowershall Engine Works Graham Street Junction Bonnington Goods Bridge Street Shipyard Midlothian Oatmeal Works Bonnington Steel Works Bonnington Bridge Paper Works West Old Dock [Leith] Tourist/other Bowling Green Street Level Crossing Trinity House |
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