Inside of the old record room, St Giles, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

3254

Title

Inside of the old record room, St Giles, Edinburgh

Description

This is a small room with a window at one end and an arched ceiling. The floor and ceiling are made from wooden boards. There are large cabinets with drawers and cupboards against the walls. Some papers and books are lying on the floor. The door to the room has two locks and is ajar. We can see the face, hand and foot of someone entering the room.

Artist / maker

Somerville, Daniel

Date

1823

Size

20.6 x 21.8 cm

Type

Lithograph

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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Architecture > Architectural features > Ceilings

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > St Giles Cathedral

Religion > Religious facilities > Cathedrals

Sport and leisure > Activities > Reading and books

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