Junction of Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge

Category

Library Item

Item no

8079

Title

Junction of Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge

Description

After recent rain a woman carrying a closed umbrella walks across the road close to the junction between Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge. Waiting next to the pavement and near buildings is a horse-drawn carriage. The silhouette of the Highland Tolbooth Kirk is in the distance.

Artist / maker

Diaz, Robert

Date

1888

Size

35.6 x 23 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

George IV Bridge was designed by Thomas Hamilton. It was constructed in 1829-34 to improve access to Edinburgh's Old Town from the rapidly developing Southside. This elevated street runs from the junction of Candlemaker Row and Chambers Street to the Lawnmarket, passing over the Cowgate and Merchant Street. The National Library of Scotland and the Central Public Library stand almost directly opposite each other roughly half way along the street. A memorial statue to Greyfriars' Bobby stands at the south end of the bridge at the junction with Candlemaker Row.

Candlemaker Row runs from the corner of Forrest Road, outside the National Museum of Scotland, down to the Grassmarket. It travels along the east side of Greyfriars Kirkyard.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Spires

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Activities > Walking

Transport > Land > Horse and carriages

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