Detail, The Waverley Pub, St Mary's Street, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

11897

Title

Detail, The Waverley pub, St Mary's Street, Edinburgh

Artist / maker

Ansell, Andrew J L

Date

2007

Size

26.4 x 19.7 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

St Mary's Wynd dates back to medieval times when it was used as the south approach to the Netherbow. It was named after the chapel and hospice of St Mary which stood on its west side. In 1867, the wynd was widened by removing all the buildings on the east side and it was renamed St Mary's Street.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Decorations and ornaments

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Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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Sport and leisure > Eating and drinking facilities > Public houses

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