House of John Knox, High Street, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

8162

Title

House of John Knox, High Street, Edinburgh

Description

John Knox's house sits prominently on the site of a busy steet. Crowds of people go about their day to day business, some selling, some buying, others just talking. A horse and dog can be seen among the people, while a number of carts and wagons laden with goods are parked at various spots along the road.

Artist / maker

Ghémar, L.

Engraver

Ghémar, L.

Date

1840

Size

31.6 x 22.8 cm

Type

Lithograph

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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Animals > Mammals > Dogs

Animals > Mammals > Horses

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

People > Adults > Men

People > Adults > Women

People > Children > Boys

People > Children > Girls

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Land > Carts and wagons

Transport > Land > Wheelbarrows

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