What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Ned Barnie 1896 - 1983 channel swimmer lived here.
Ned Barnie was a notable channel swimmer who achieved fame for his crossings of major water bodies, contributing to the sport's development in the early 20th century.
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Places near here
Edinburgh, Portobello, Bath Street, GeneralStreet (period Unassigned) · 42 yd
Edinburgh, Portobello, 44 Promenade, Prince of Wales FountainFountain (19th Century) (1860) · 128 yd
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The TowerMonument · 194 yd
Bikes and a Signpost at Portobello BeachBeach · 229 yd
Portobello BeachBeach / strand · 243 yd
Edinburgh, Portobello, 16a Bellfield Street, Portobello Old and Windsor Place Parish ChurchBurial Ground (18th Century), Church (19th Century) (1819), Church Hall (20th Century) · 303 yd
Edinburgh, Portobello, Bridge StreetNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 372 yd
A Portobello church towerCastle, fort or tower · 389 yd
Portobello, Figgate LaneNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 418 yd
Dr. Hugh Dewar Memorial FountainMemorial · 522 yd
Welcome to Rosefield ParkVisitor information · 579 ydOther information
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