St Giles from the west

Category

Library Item

Item no

12099

Title

St Giles from the west

Description

The front of St.Giles Church rises majestically up from among tall tenement buildings and shops. In front of the chruch a horse and carriage waits.

Artist / maker

Ross, Thomas

Date

1889

Size

37.4 x 39.3 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

St Giles Kirk, often called St Giles Cathedral, is situated on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. A church has stood on the site since around 1120-1140, but little remains of the 12th century structure. St Giles played an important part in the Scottish Protestant Reformation with John Knox serving as its minister from 1560 until his death in 1572. The building has experienced significant additions, alterations and restorations during its history. The Thistle Chapel, a private chapel for the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, was added between 1909-11.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

Transport > Land > Horse and carriages

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