St Giles Church, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

2868

Title

St Giles Church, Edinburgh

Description

In front of St Giles Cathedral on the High Street in Edinburgh are crowds of people. A group is beside the well while another is around a woman selling goods. A barrel filled horse-drawn cart is beside a group with horse riders.

Artist / maker

Kemp, George Meikle

Engraver

Dick, Thomas

Date

1840

Size

15.6 x 18.8 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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Animals > Mammals > Dogs

Animals > Mammals > Horses

People > Adults > Men

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People > Children > Boys

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Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Cathedrals

Transport > Land > Horse and carts

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