R. L. Stevenson Memorial, in St Giles, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

15313

Title

R. L. Stevenson Memorial, in St Giles, Edinburgh, by Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Description

A plaque in St Giles Cathedral is dedicated to the memory of the writer, Robert Louis Stevenson. The relief picture shows Stevenson sitting up on a low bed, covered with a blanket and writing. There is text above and below the image.

Artist / maker

Inglis, Francis Caird

Date

1925

Size

16 x 20 cm

Type

Photograph; Reproduction

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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Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

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