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Lauriston Street, Roman Catholic Church
Hamilton, J. R., 1914, Photograph
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Lauriston Street, Roman Catholic Church
Lauriston Street, Roman Catholic Church
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6131
Title
Lauriston Street west side Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
Description
The church is set back from the road behind railings with an ornate gate with two lampposts. The church has arched windows and arched doorways. The main entrance has an emblem engraved in stone above it. On top of the pediment of the roof is a cross. A small boy stands on the pavement in front of the railings with a basket.
This is a photograph by a member of the Edinburgh Photographic Society.
Artist / maker
Hamilton, J. R.
Date
1914
Size
11.6 x 9 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The church was founded by Jesuits who came to Edinburgh in 1859. The building dates from 1860 and was designed by the architect Father Richard Vaughan. It served the Italian and Irish community who were based around the Grassmarket. The church continues to be active.
Lauriston Street connects Lauriston Place and the West Port.
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