Riddle's Close. High Street

Category

Library Item

Item no

19577

Title

Riddle's Close. High Street

Description

Tall tenement buildings in Edinburgh rise above a stone archway. Sunlight spills through the arch and partially illuminates the stonework of the old buildings. There is a table with objects on it and a large urn positioned next to the archway.

Artist / maker

Channing, William

Date

1850

Size

24.8 x 17.1 cm

Type

Wash drawing

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Riddle's Court is situated on the south side of the Lawnmarket. It takes its name from 'Riddal's Land' dating from 1587 and was built by George Riddell, Wright and Burgess. The remains of the house of Bailie McMorran, built in the 16th century, are located here.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Arches

Architecture > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Business > Service industry > Trade premises

Furnishings > Furniture > Tables

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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