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Jackson's Close, Edinburgh
Theys, Freddy, 2001, Etching
Jackson's Close, Edinburgh
Jackson's Close, Edinburgh
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12037
Title
Jackson's Close, Edinburgh
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A view of the buildings at the junction of Jackson's Close and Cockburn Street in Edinburgh, looking up the narrow alleyway towards the High Street. There are shop fronts at ground level and one of the buildings has a distinctive turreted corner.
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Theys, Freddy
Date
2001
Size
32.5 x 13 cm
Type
Etching
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Cockburn Street was constructed in the late 1850's to provide better access to Waverley Station from the Old Town. It was named after the judge and author, Henry, Lord Cockburn (1779-1854) who had a particular interest in architectural conservation.
The 'closes' of Edinburgh's Old Town are narrow passages branching off at right angles from the main streets. They provide access to the tenement buildings, and often to small shared courtyards. Many closes also act as shortcuts between Old Town's main streets.
Freddy Theys is a Belgian engraver of town scenes, botanics and portraits. He visits Scotland annually.
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