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High Street from the west, Edinburgh
Unknown, 1952, Photograph
High Street from the west, Edinburgh
High Street from the west, Edinburgh
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Item no
2441
Title
High Street from the west, Edinburgh
Description
People wait at a bus stop on the High Street in Edinburgh. A bus, passing St Giles Cathedral, travels along the cobblestone road with other vehicles which include cars. A woman stands under the canopy in front of a shop.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1952
Size
12.9 x 10.3 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The High Street is the section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile that runs from George IV Bridge down to its junction with Jeffrey Street and St. Mary's Street.
St Giles Kirk, often called St Giles Cathedral, is situated on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. A church has stood on the site since around 1120-1140, but little remains of the 12th century structure. St Giles played an important part in the Scottish Protestant Reformation with John Knox serving as its minister from 1560 until his death in 1572. The building has experienced significant additions, alterations and restorations during its history. The Thistle Chapel, a private chapel for the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, was added between 1909-11.
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1952 - when a princess became Queen
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