Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

16415

Title

Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Artist / maker

Murphy, Bernard

Date

2000

Size

10.1 x 14.9 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Grassmarket is a central area situated below Edinburgh Castle. It has been the site of many public executions. A weekly market was held there from 1477 until 1911. The Grassmarket continues to be a popular area for socialising.

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Business > Service industry > Shops

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

People > Transportation > Pedestrians

Places > Edinburgh areas > Grassmarket

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Eating and drinking facilities > Pavement cafes

Sport and leisure > Eating and drinking facilities > Restaurants and bars

Transport > Infrastructure > Cobbled streets

Transport > Infrastructure > Pavements

Transport > Infrastructure > Street lights

Transport > Land > Cars

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