Monument to Lord Melville, St Andrew Square

Category

Museums & Galleries Item

Item no

11498

Title

Monument to Lord Melville, St Andrew Square

Description

A double image of St Andrew Square, Edinburgh showing the Melville monument and another statue. In the centre of the image is a tall column with a heavy pedestal. On top is a statue of a man. To the left of the column is another smaller statue again featuring the figure of a man. There is a tree to the right of the column in the gardens that surround the monuments. There is a railing running in front of the gardens and a horse and carriage is standing by the railing. Houses can be seen at the back of the image behind the statues.

Artist / maker

Begbie, Thomas

Date

1887

Size

8.3 x 17.1 cm

Type

Glass negative

Location

City Art Centre

Copyright

The Cavaye Collection of Thomas Begbie Prints ; The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries

This is a glass negative from the Thomas Begbie Cavaye Collection which is held by City of Edinburgh Museums and Galleries.

St Andrew Square is located at the west end of George Street. It is home to the head office of the Royal Bank of Scotland. The Melville Monument, built in memory of Henry Dundas, stands in its centre. Edinburgh's main bus terminus is located on its east side.

Exhibitions with this item

Other views of this item

Related images

Related subjects

Architecture > Architectural features > Railings

Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Architecture > Monuments > Statues

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Gardens

Places > Edinburgh areas > New Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Land > Horse and carriages

Read how our collections have inspired people taking part in events, visits and community groups. Use the slider or navigation arrows to see more responses.