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Candlemaker Row, general view from Grassmarket
McKenzie, J. C., 1913, Photograph
Candlemaker Row, general view from Grassmarket
Candlemaker Row, general view from Grassmarket
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5879
Title
Candlemaker Row, general view from Grassmarket
Description
A busy scene showing the bottom of Candlemaker Row from the Grassmarket, Edinburgh. The buildings have shops on the ground level. Amongst the shops are a fishmonger and a grocery store. A boy stands in the middle of the road facing towards the camera. Other pedestrians can be observed on the pavements and crossing the roads. A spire is visible in the skyline.
This is a photograph by a member of the Edinburgh Photographic Society.
Artist / maker
McKenzie, J. C.
Date
1913
Size
12 x 9.6 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Grassmarket is an open area situated below Edinburgh Castle at the west end of the Cowgate. It was, for many centuries, an important venue for commercial and social activity in the Old Town. A weekly market was held here from the 15th to the early 20th century. It was also the site of many public executions. The Grassmarket continues to be a popular area for socialising, with a large number of pubs and restaurants.
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EPS - George Square Survey
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