View of Old Heriot School on Old Assembly Close

Category

Library Item

Item no

6541

Title

View of old Heriot School on Old Assembly Close off the south side of the High Street

Description

A view from within a narrow close off Edinburgh's High Street. A narrow arched passageway leads to the main street. Within the close is a small doorway with a triangular pediment above which is a carved stone plaque. A lamp is fixed to the wall.

Artist / maker

Chrystal, Francis M.

Date

1912

Size

19.3 x 15.8 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The High Street is the section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile that runs from George IV Bridge down to its junction with Jeffrey Street and St. Mary's Street.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

Architecture > Architectural features > Passageways

Education > Educational facilities > Schools

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

(55°56′59″N, 3°11′21″W)

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View of old heriot School on Old Assembly Close