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Execution at Libberton's Wynd
Unknown, 1850, Engraving
Execution at Libberton's Wynd
Execution at Libberton's Wynd
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2537
Title
Execution at Libberton's Wynd
Description
A crowd gather to watch a hanging. The execution is taking place in Libberton's Wynd, Edinburgh. St Giles Cathedral is in the background. On the scaffold is a man with a top hat. One man in the crowd kneels on anothers shoulders to get a better view.
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Unknown
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Unknown
Date
1850
Size
14 x 9.8 cm
Type
Engraving
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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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