Warriston Close

Category

Library Item

Item no

19610

Title

Warriston Close

Description

A sketch drawing shows a narrow street of houses in the Old Town of Edinburgh curving up a shallow hill. A section of the upper levels of the tenements overhangs the walkway and is supported by wooden struts.

Artist / maker

Channing, William

Date

1850

Size

24.6 x 16.9 cm

Type

Pencil work

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Warriston's Close takes its name from Sir Archibald Johnstoun of Warriston, a leading figure in the framing of the National Covenant in 1638. His house, Warriston's Land, was situated on the west side of the close.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Chimneys

Architecture > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

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Business > Service industry > Trade premises

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

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