Vue de l'eglise St Giles à Édinbourg

Category

Library Item

Item no

7912

Title

Vue de l'eglise St Giles à Édinbourg

Description

View up the Royal Mile in Edinburgh with St.Giles Cathedral on the left hand side. Men and women walk arm in arm together, while men lead horses pulling cart and wagons laden with goods.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Engraver

Unknown

Date

1790

Size

26.9 x 39.8 cm

Type

Engraving

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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Animals > Mammals > Horses

People > Adults > Men

People > Adults > Women

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Land > Carts and wagons

Transport > Land > Horse and carriages

Transport > Land > Horse and carts

(55°56′59″N, 3°11′24″W)