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Donaldson's Hospital
Unknown, 1850, Salted paper print
Donaldson's Hospital
Donaldson's Hospital
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3816
Title
Donaldson's Hospital
Description
The corner of the Jacobethan style Donaldson's Hospital, Edinburgh with domed square turrets topped with finials. In between the turrets are oriel windows that have ornate carving and a row of chimneys. The edge of the wall has a castellated design with chimneys on the top.
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Unknown
Date
1850
Size
15.4 x 20.5 cm
Type
Salted paper print
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Donaldson's College is situated on West Coates, close to Haymarket Station in Edinburgh. It was designed by W. H. Playfair and built between 1841 and 1851 with money bequeathed by the publisher Sir James Donaldson. The school was originally intended for the education of poor children with provision for deaf children as well, but the school focussed exclusively on the latter group from 1938 onwards. Donaldson's College is scheduled to move to new, purpose built premises in January 2008.
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