Closed archway in Writer's Court after extension

Category

Library Item

Item no

8032

Title

Closed archway in Writer's Court after extension of City Chambers, Edinburgh

Description

Photograph depicting the remaining evidence of a stone archway at the Writer's Close off Edinburgh's High Street. The archway has been filled in and covered over in cement and mortar.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1935

Size

8.5 x 14.2 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

This item is part of a set incluing items 8032, 8033 and 8044.

City Chambers was designed by John Adam and built between 1753-61. It was intended as premises for a merchant exchange, but this was not entirely successful and the building was overtaken by Edinburgh Council during the 19th century. The council instigated significant extensions to the building in the years around 1900. The building was constructed over several Old Town closes. One of these subterranean streets, Mary King's Close, is now open to the public.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Arches

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh