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Brown's Close, Grassmarket
Chrystal, Francis M., 1923, Photograph
Brown's Close, Grassmarket
Brown's Close, Grassmarket
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Item no
1738
Title
Brown's Close, Grassmarket
Description
A view up the narrow Braun's Close in the Grassmarket. Several men stand at the top of the close watching a cat as it dashes across the cobbled entry. Two large lightfitting are attached to the walls of some of the buildings.
Artist / maker
Chrystal, Francis M.
Date
1923
Size
21 x 15.5 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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The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage
Grassmarket
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