House of John Knox, Netherbow

Category

Library Item

Item no

9535

Title

House of John Knox, Netherbow

Description

A view down the High Street, Edinburgh of buildings including John Knox's house. The house has an external staircase leading up to the first floor. A church building with ornately carved finials stands next to it and a large well head can be seen in the foreground.

Artist / maker

Burns, Archibald

Date

1868

Size

10.6 x 8.6 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 owned by the Church of Scotland and is opened to the public as a museum.

The Netherbow Port was the main gateway into the burgh of Edinburgh. It stood between the Canongate and the High Street. People entering the burgh had to pay a fee at the gate. It was demolished in 1764. Brass cobbles in the street now mark where it stood.

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