Dickson's Close

Category

Library Item

Item no

18866

Title

Dickson's Close, Edinburgh

Description

A small stone doorway leads onto a narrow alley lined with stone houses, many of which have wooden additions built out and over the walkway.

Artist / maker

Drummond, James

Date

1879

Size

25.4 x 20.9 cm

Type

Reproduction

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Print dated: 3rd May 1850.
At one time Dickson's Close lead from the High Street to Cowgate.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Homes > Residential buildings > Flats

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Transport > Infrastructure > Walkways

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