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Polwarth Parish Church on Union Canal
Wyllie, H. D., 1938, Photograph
Polwarth Parish Church on Union Canal
Polwarth Parish Church on Union Canal
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39218
Title
Polwarth Parish Church on Union Canal near Harrison Road
Artist / maker
Wyllie, H. D.
Date
1938
Size
11.2 x 16.0 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Polwarth Church was built in 1901 by the architects Sydney Mitchell and Wilson. The tower was added by James Jerdan & Sons in 1913. The architecture shows pre-Reformation influences and the building has several green men gargoyles. The church still has its 1903 organ in working condition, and the fine original pulpit, sculpted by William Beveridge. A notable modern addition is a labyrinth stained onto the floor of the sanctuary, to be walked for meditation or prayer.
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