St Augustine Chapel

Category

Library Item

Item no

12773

Title

St Augustine Chapel, National Museum of Scotland and Bedlam Theatre from George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

George IV Bridge was designed by Thomas Hamilton. It was constructed in 1829-34 to improve access to Edinburgh's Old Town from the rapidly developing Southside. This elevated street runs from the junction of Candlemaker Row and Chambers Street to the Lawnmarket, passing over the Cowgate and Merchant Street. The National Library of Scotland and the Central Public Library stand almost directly opposite each other roughly half way along the street. A memorial statue to Greyfriars' Bobby stands at the south end of the bridge at the junction with Candlemaker Row.

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