History of anatomy in the 19th century horror of being the subject of dissection. The criminal temptations ultimately led to the 1827–1828 West Port murders in Edinburgh, UK, where likely candidates were killed and sold for cash. The murders led to the passing of the Anatomy Act 1832 which finally provided for an adequate and legitimate supply of corpses. History of anatomy in the 19th century The history of anatomy in the 19th century saw anatomists largely finalise and systematise the descriptive human anatomy of the previous century. The discipline also progressed to establish growing sources of knowledge in histology and developmental biology, not only of humans
Trams in Edinburgh Princes Street and Leith Walk, to Bernard Street, Leith, replacing a horse-drawn carriage service. Edinburgh Northern Tramways began the first cable-hauled tram services in January 1888. The Levenhall to Port Seton section was replaced by motor buses. Expansion in the 1930s added routes Gorgie to Stenhouse, Braids to Fairmilehead and North Gyle to Maybury. At the time of closure, the total tram route was 47 miles long. The Corporation's last electric tram ran on 16 November 1956. After six years in which the controversial scheme suffered from long delays and over-spending, the new Edinburgh Trams system finally began operation on