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Coordinates: 55°58′48″N 3°10′12″W / 55.980089°N 3.170049°W / 55.980089; -3.170049
Leith /ˈliːθ/; Scottish Gaelic: Lìte; is a district to the north of the city of Edinburgh at the mouth of the Water of Leith.
The earliest surviving historical references are in the royal charter authorising the construction of Holyrood Abbey in 1128. The medieval settlements of Leith had grown into a burgh by 1833, and the burgh was merged into Edinburgh in 1920.
Leith is sited on the coast of the Firth of Forth and lies within the council area of the City of Edinburgh.
The port remains one of its most valuable enterprises, handling over 1.5 million tonnes of cargo a year in 2003.
Previous to the bridge being built in the late 15th century, Leith had settlements on either side of the river, lacking an easy crossing.
South Leith was larger and was controlled by the lairds of Restalrig: the Logan family. It was based on trade and had many merchants' houses and warehouses. This was where ships offloaded their cargoes at The Shore where they were collected by Edinburgh merchants. Leithers were explicitly forbidden by statute to participate directly in the trade at the port, to ensure that landed goods were not sold elsewhere.
Leith Stevens (September 13, 1909 – July 23, 1970) was an American music composer and conductor of radio and film scores.
Born in Mount Moriah, a village located in Harrison County in northwestern Missouri, a rural region noted for abundant oak trees, deer hunting and fishing. Stevens was a child prodigy pianist who was also an accompanist for operatic vocalist and early audio recording artist Madame Schumann-Heink.
During World War II Stevens worked as radio director for the Southwest Pacific Area for the U.S. Office of War Information. He was musical director of the War Production Board (WPB) series Three Thirds of a Nation presented on Wednesdays on the NBC Blue Network.
Stevens wrote the music, including a piano concerto in C minor, for the 1947 Hollywood film 'Night Song' where concert pianist Arthur Rubinstein played to the accompaniment of the New York Philharmonic conducted by Eugene Ormandy. The music is tonal, with a horizontal (as distinct from vertical) compositional approach, with sophisticated harmonies and challenging virtuoso passages for the piano. The work is influenced by Delius, Rachmaninov, and Gershwin, and is both impressionist and romantic. Stevens' piano concerto can currently be found on You Tube (2016).
Composed by Leith Stevens and performed by Arthur Rubinstein with accompaniment from the New York Philharmonic Orchestra under the conduction of Eugene Ormandy. From the RKO Radio Pictures film NIGHT SONG (1947), starring Merle Oberon and Dana Andrews and directed by John Cromwell. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006302/
Leith Stevens: Main & End Title music from Beware, My Lovely (1952). [film noir]
This is one of my favorite 20th Century short Piano Concertos by an American composer, Leith Stevens. I dedicate this Video to three wonderful lovely friends who enjoy my postings on Youtube, pianist Ivanova Veselinka from Bulgaria, Romanian activist Laura Stéfan, and Helen from Hong Kong.
From the "Saturday Night Swing Club" - a highly swinging rendering of "Tea For Two" by Leith Stevens and his Orchestra together with Bobby Hackett's Jazz Band , including Eddie Condon and Brad Gowans.
A classic of science-fiction George Pal and Byron Haskins The War of the Worlds is still effective now as it was back in 1953. The film is based on Herbert George Wells immortal novel of the same name which was published in 1898. It was the first alien invasion story in history. The material was later adapted again by Steven Spielberg. Whose 2005 film contains many homages to George Pal and Byron Haskin's version. The 1953 film takes many liberties with the source material. The location was moved from Great Britain to the USA, the Martian tripods have become flying machines and the Martians are nothing like the squid-like creatures from the novel. But still the story doesnt lose any of its impact. The music for this classic was composed by Leith Stevens. Who also scored When Worlds ...
The main title theme form "Hell to Eternity", directed by Phil Karlson, starring Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, Vic Damone, George Takei, Sessue Hayakawa, John Larch et al. The film was based on the true story of WWII hero Guy Gabaldon, featured in the last picture of the slideshow. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053901/
Leith Stevens - Wild Party. Track from the original soundtrack of The Interns from 1962. - Stu Phillips also gives Leith a hand on this one.
The Human Duplicators (1965) Leith Stevens
Edinburgh - Scotland Travel guide, Vacation, Tourism World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Edinburgh - Scotland Travel Guide http://goo.gl/AeX8IX ادنبرغ has inspired poets, artists and philosophers for hundreds of years, yet it is very much a city of the 21st century too. Edinburgh has everything: high culture and haute couture, stand-up comedy and country walks, and of course Edinburgh Castle, perched on its volcanic crag overlooking the medieval buildings of the Old Town and the magnificent Georgian architecture of the New Town. Together, they make up the UNESCO-listed World Heritage site. Better still, Edinburgh's compact size means the city's main sites are easily explored on foot. Nevertheless, plans for a new tram link from the airport to the city from May 2014 will b...
Restuarants in Edinburgh - Scotland World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Edinburgh - Scotland Travel Guide http://goo.gl/AeX8IX Edinburgh's centre of gastronomic gravity has been shifting gradually north for several years and the historic port of Leith is now home to two of the city's four Michelin stars. Leith also has many good non-Michelin-starred restaurants, clustered around the Shore area and the Scottish Government building. Fans of fish and seafood, in particular, would be well advised to make the pilgrimage down Leith Walk. Of course there are still many good restaurants in the city centre and the New Town, as well as neighbourhood bistros in more out-of-the-way corners. The Edinburgh restaurants below have been classed into different price ranges: Expensive (over...
Tourist Attractions in Penang, Malaysia - Penang, Malaysia tourism & vacations - Penang trip Travel Videos HD, World Travel Guide http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=World1Tube Penang is an island off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It's also the name of the Malaysian state which is made up of Penang Island and the facing strip of territory on the mainland called Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley). Penang's beaches are nice, though a little lacklustre when compared to those in some other Malaysian states, but this is more than compensated for by the island's rich multicultural history which is full of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European influences. Penang is also well known domestically and in Singapore for being the "food paradise" of Malaysia. ...
Cairns is the gateway to 2 world heritage listed sites so is perfect for a trip with friends, family or a romantic getaway. Cairns is the perfect base if you're taking a trip out to the Great Barrier Reef. You can head out on a boat trip, go snorkelling or diving and even take a helicopter tour over the reef. There are a number of operators offering tours daily. If you're looking to stay on dry land, take the railway from Cairns through the Barren Gorge National Park to Kuranda. On your way down opt for the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, which glides over the forest canopy. Daintree Forest is a must visit; take a self drive tour through the forest or go with an organised group. There are some beautiful scenic walks, a canopy walk among the rainforest and even try out the crocodile spotting ...
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"Find out how to get around, save money and see all the best attractions. Book a Hostel in Edinburgh today: http://hwrld.cm/1mkVDY8 Visiting the Scottish capital, Edinburgh? Here is a list of 10 things you'll need to know. You'll first need to be aware of the stark contrast between the old and new towns. The new town offers shopping and modern construction, while the old town provides cobbled streets and markets to find, each with a story to tell - in some cases a haunting one for those of you who are ghost hunters Scotland is rich in history and there could be no better place to demonstrate that history than Edinburgh. At every possible turn there are grand buildings and castles; for example Edinburgh Castle, featuring St Margaret's chapel which is the castle's oldest surviving building...
The city of Edinburgh in Scotland has a secret that few visitors explore - the Water of Leith. Flowing in a wild and natural way through the city with lovely scenic vistas and walking paths.
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Photographic travel guide of the Art & Architecture of the city of Edinburgh, capital city of Scotland (Great Britain). This video includes a selection of the most important buildings and touristic highlights: - Edinburgh Castle. - The Royal Mile. - St Giles' Cathedral. - Scottish Parliament. - Palace of Holyroodhouse. - Donaldson's College. - St Mary's Cathedral. - Water of Leith - Dean Village. - Charlotte Square. - George Street. - St Andrew Square. - Waterloo Place. - Calton Hill. - Princes Street Gardens. - National Museum of Scotland. - Greyfriars Bobby. - Modern buildings. Conference Centre.
The deep water Port of Leith serves the North Sea Oil industry as well as passenger liners and cargoes such as steel, grain, gravel, etc. The Royal Yacht Britannia is permanently berthed here as a tourist attraction.