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John Knox's House, High Street
Burns, Archibald, 1868, Photograph
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John Knox's House, High Street
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John Knox's House, High Street
Description
John Knox's house in the Royal Mile in Edinburgh is positioned behind the well in this image. Behind is a building with ornate pinnacles, which at the time was known as the John Knox Memorial Church. Buildings are along the street and people can be seen walking. An advertisement for a coffee house and lodgings is on the roof above a shop with a canopy over its window.
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Burns, Archibald
Date
1868
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10.7 x 16.8 cm
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Photograph
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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.
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