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Scott Monument from St David Street
Begbie, Thomas, 1887, Glass negative
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Scott Monument from St David Street
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Item no
11613
Title
Scott Monument from St David Street
Description
A double image looking down South St David Street, Edinburgh towards the Scott Monument. The Gothic monument is decorated with statues and ornate carving. The buildings of the Old Town can be seen in the background. Shops and houses line each side of the road. A horse and cart carrying a large barrel can be seen making its way towards Princes Street.
Artist / maker
Begbie, Thomas
Date
1887
Size
8.3 x 17.1 cm
Type
Glass negative
Location
City Art Centre
Copyright
The Cavaye Collection of Thomas Begbie Prints ; The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries
This is a glass negative from the Thomas Begbie Cavaye Collection which is held by City of Edinburgh Museums and Galleries.
The Scott Monument was built as a memorial to the writer Sir Walter Scott. Construction took place between 1840-1846 on the George Kemp design. Two hundred and eighty seven steps take you to the top, offering views along Edinburgh's Princes Street.
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The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage
Thomas Begbie Images
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