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St Giles, Edinburgh
Unknown, 1960, Reproduction
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St Giles, Edinburgh
St Giles, Edinburgh
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3264
Title
St Giles, Edinburgh
Description
A faint sketch looking up the High Street towards the castle. St. Giles Cathedral stands prominently on the left hand side of the street, surrounded by tenement and shop buildings on either side. A man can be seen in the street next to the cathedral.
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Unknown
Date
1960
Size
10.8 x 23.6 cm
Type
Reproduction
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
This is a reproduction of J. M. W. Turner pencil sketch.
St Giles Kirk, often called St Giles Cathedral, is situated on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. A church has stood on the site since around 1120-1140, but little remains of the 12th century structure. St Giles played an important part in the Scottish Protestant Reformation with John Knox serving as its minister from 1560 until his death in 1572. The building has experienced significant additions, alterations and restorations during its history. The Thistle Chapel, a private chapel for the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, was added between 1909-11.
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