St Giles Looking North-west from Organ

Category

Library Item

Item no

6474

Title

St Giles looking north-west from organ, remaining part of old roof

Description

View up to the stone vaulted ceiling of St. Giles Cathedral. Under the vaulted ceiling elaborately carved windows, some with stained glass panels, are visible.

Artist / maker

Chrystal, Francis M.

Date

1912

Size

21.1 x 16.4 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

St Giles Kirk, often called St Giles Cathedral, is situated on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. A church has stood on the site since around 1120-1140, but little remains of the 12th century structure. St Giles played an important part in the Scottish Protestant Reformation with John Knox serving as its minister from 1560 until his death in 1572. The building has experienced significant additions, alterations and restorations during its history. The Thistle Chapel, a private chapel for the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, was added between 1909-11.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Arches

Architecture > Architectural features > Ceilings

Architecture > Architectural features > Stained glass

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

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