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St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
Unknown, 1965, Photograph, Postcard
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St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
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Item no
3150
Title
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
Description
The ornately gothic facade of St. Giles Cathedral sits to one side of the Royal Mile. A statue stands in front of the cathedral, while an old-fashioned horse and carriage waits on the High Street. People stand in front of the building and cars are parked along the side of the road.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1965
Size
9.5 x 14.3 cm
Type
Photograph
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Postcard
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
St. Giles Cathedral, or Kirk as it is often called, is considered by some to be the "mother church" of Presbyterianism. It is dedicated to St. Giles, the patron saint of Edinburgh as well as cripples and lepers.
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