"The tragic Grassmarket"

Category

Library Item

Item no

15314

Title

The tragic Grassmarket with the spire of the Tollbooth Parish Church

Artist / maker

Inglis, Francis Caird

Date

1925

Size

9.5 x 16.1 cm

Type

Photograph; Reproduction

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Grassmarket is an open area situated below Edinburgh Castle at the west end of the Cowgate. It was, for many centuries, an important venue for commercial and social activity in the Old Town. A weekly market was held here from the 15th to the early 20th century. It was also the site of many public executions. The Grassmarket continues to be a popular area for socialising, with a large number of pubs and restaurants.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Spires

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

Places > Edinburgh areas > Grassmarket

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Eating and drinking facilities > Inns

Sport and leisure > Eating and drinking facilities > Public houses

Transport > Infrastructure > Streets

Transport > Land > Cars

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