Joppa & Portobello Edinburgh Scotland nov 2024

Portobello became industrialized in the 19th century, manufacturing bricks ("Portobello brick"), glass, lead, paper, pottery, soap and mustard. Joppa to the east was important as a salt producer. In 1833 the town was made a burgh, and jointly with Leith and Musselburgh, it was represented by one member of Parliament.