Old Assembly Close

Category

Library Item

Item no

8195

Title

Old Assembly Close

Description

A man walks down the steep slope of Old Assembly Close, Edinburgh. The close is dark, but the bright light outside is streaming into the close's mouth. A wall-mounted street light can be seen in the distance.

Artist / maker

Bournonville, N.

Date

1950

Size

23.5 x 18.8 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Old Assembly Close is situated on the south side of the High Street in Edinburgh. It takes its name from the Assembly Rooms located here in the mid 18th century. The Great Fire of 1824 broke out in the close. The fire burnt for four days, destroying several buildings, including the old Assembly Rooms, and claiming 13 lives.

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People > Adults > Men

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Street lights

Transport > Infrastructure > Streets

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