John Knox's House, High Street

Category

Library Item

Item no

6704

Title

John Knox's House, High Street

Description

John Knox's house in the Royal Mile in Edinburgh is positioned behind the well in this image. Behind is a building with ornate pinnacles, which at the time was known as the John Knox Memorial Church. Buildings are along the street and people can be seen walking. An advertisement for a coffee house and lodgings is on the roof above a shop with a canopy over its window.

Artist / maker

Burns, Archibald

Date

1868

Size

10.7 x 16.8 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

John Knox's House, reputedly the home of the 16th century Protestant Reformer, is situated on the High Street in Edinburgh. It dates from the late 15th century or early 16th century. It was restored in the 19th century. It is now open to the public as a museum and forms part of the Scottish Storytelling Centre.

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Business > Advertising > Advertisements

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Streets

(55°56′56″N, 3°12′2″W)

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