St Mary's Street, Holyrood Road

Category

Library Item

Item no

39211

Title

St Mary's Street, Holyrood Road

Artist / maker

Murphy, Bernard

Date

2010

Size

10.2 x 15.1 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

St Mary's Wynd dates back to medieval times when it was used as the south approach to the Netherbow. It was named after the chapel and hospice of St Mary which stood on its west side. In 1867, the wynd was widened by removing all the buildings on the east side and it was renamed St Mary's Street.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Turrets

Homes > Residential buildings > Flats

People > Transportation > Pedestrians

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Eating and drinking facilities > Cafes

Transport > Infrastructure > Junctions

Transport > Infrastructure > Roads

Transport > Land > Cars

Transport > Land > Vans

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