The new Edinburgh Academy

Category

Library Item

Item no

18698

Title

The new Edinburgh Academy

Description

Edinburgh Academy is a large building with a greek doric facade with a columned entrance. In the grounds in front of the school, several men and boys are gathered and engaged in various activities. The men wear light coloured trousers, long jackets and top hats. One man is walking a small dog and two boys are playing with hoops and sticks.

Artist / maker

Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer

Date

1829

Size

9.4 x 14.9 cm

Type

Engraving

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Edinburgh Academy was designed by the architect William Burn. It opened in 1824.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Columns

Architecture > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

Architecture > Architectural features > Roofs

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Education > Educational facilities > Schools

People > Children > Children playing

People > Children > Schoolchildren

Places > Edinburgh areas > New Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Stockbridge

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

(55°57′39″N, 3°12′16″W)

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