Interior of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

12772

Title

Interior of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh

Description

The colours from the stained glass windows of Greyfriar's Church in Edinburgh are reflected on its internal stone columns. Chairs and the altar of the church are just visible.

Artist / maker

Ansell, Andrew J L

Date

2007

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh takes its name from early associations with the Franciscan Order (otherwise known as the Grey Friars). The church was built in around 1620. In 1638 it was the site of the signing of the National Covenant, a document pledging to defend the Presbyterian Church against Charles I unwanted innovations.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Columns

Architecture > Architectural features > Stained glass

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

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