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The Thistle Chapel, St Giles Cathedral

Unknown, 1921, Photograph, Postcard
The Thistle Chapel, St Giles Cathedral
The Thistle Chapel, St Giles Cathedral
The Thistle Chapel, St Giles Cathedral
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Item no
3135
Title
The Thistle Chapel, St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, looking west
Description
The Thistle Chapel of St Giles Cathedral. Elaborately carved wooden seats line the wall of this small chapel. Above the seating is a canopy of wood carvings which include coats of arms, heraldic symbols, swords, statues and thistles. A stained glass window is above the Royal Stalls.
Artist / maker
Date
1921
Size
13.6 x 8.6 cm
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection