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Royal Exchange
Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer, 1829, Engraving
Royal Exchange
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2894
Title
Royal Exchange
Description
The Royal Exchange in Edinburgh has an arcaded walkway and sculpted stonework showing the city coat of arms. Men with top hats and frock coats and women with bonnets and parasols walk around the courtyard from which stairs lead down to a signposted coffee shop.
Artist / maker
Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer
Engraver
Watkins
Date
1829
Size
12.2 x 16.2 cm
Type
Engraving
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
City Chambers was designed by John Adam and built between 1753-61. It was intended as premises for a merchant exchange, but this was not entirely successful and the building was overtaken by Edinburgh Council during the 19th century. The council instigated significant extensions to the building in the years around 1900. The building was constructed over several Old Town closes. One of these subterranean streets, Mary King's Close, is now open to the public.
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Edinburgh's Historic Architecture
The Adam family - enlightened architects of 18th century Edinburgh
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