Palace of Holyrood, Queen Mary's Bedroom

Category

Library Item

Item no

39798

Title

Palace of Holyrood, Queen Mary's bedroom

Description

Tourist's stereocard (or stereograph) of the interior of Queen Mary's bedchamber at Holyrood Palace. Text on the back reads,
'... The historical and romantic associations connected with these apartments, render them undoubtedly, the most interesting in Scotland; and the melancholy and faded aspect of the chambers is in admirable keeping with their tale of sorrow and crime'.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1876

Size

8.5 x 17.5 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is the Queen's official residence in Scotland. The site was founded as an Augustian monastery in 1128 by David I, after he had a vision of a stag with a rood or cross on its forehead. In 1501 James IV built a palace close to the Abbey. The Palace was home to Mary Queen of Scots from 1561-1567. It also played host to Cromwell's troops during the English Civil War, during which time it suffered extensive fire damage. It was significantly rebuilt and extended by Charles II, though he never stayed there. In 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlie held court there after seizing control of Edinburgh. Queen Victoria revived its use as a royal residence.

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Furnishings > Furniture > Beds

Places > Edinburgh areas > Holyrood

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Holyrood Palace

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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