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Tomb of James Murray of Deuchar, Greyfriars Churchyard
Begbie, Thomas, 1887, Glass negative
Tomb of James Murray of Deuchar, Greyfriars Churchyard
Tomb of James Murray of Deuchar, Greyfriars Churchyard
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11669
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Tomb of James Murray of Deuchar, Greyfriars Churchyard
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A photograph of a tomb in Greyfriars Kirkyard from a stereographic negative. The tomb has intricately carved stonework and is surrounded by railings. The chimneys and tiled roofs of houses can be seen in the background.
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Begbie, Thomas
Date
1887
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8.3 x 17.1 cm
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Glass negative
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City Art Centre
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The Cavaye Collection of Thomas Begbie Prints ; The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries
Greyfriars Kirkyard, or Graveyard, is the burial ground of Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh. It houses the graves of many notable historical figures including the poet Allan Ramsay, the geologist James Hutton and the architect William Adam. In 1679 several hundred Covenanters were imprisoned in the Kirkyard awaiting trial.
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