John Knox's House

Category

Library Item

Item no

3845

Title

John Knox's House

Description

John Knox's house on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh. Occupying a corner spot the house has four levels with shops on the ground floor. It has a set of outside stairs and windows of varying shapes and sizes. There is a large well head on the street outside the building and barrels are lying on the pavement.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1850

Size

15.5 x 15.5 cm

Type

Salted paper print

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

John Knox's House, reputedly the home of the 16th century Protestant Reformer, is situated on the High Street in Edinburgh. It dates from the late 15th century or early 16th century. It was restored in the 19th century. It is now open to the public as a museum and forms part of the Scottish Storytelling Centre.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Landscape > Water > Wells

People > Religion > Clergy

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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