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North elevation of Chessels Court
Unknown, 1952, Photograph
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North elevation of Chessels Court
North elevation of Chessels Court
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Item no
6512
Title
North elevation of Chessels Court, Edinburgh
Description
The back of a complex of old stone tenement houses is situated around a back green and empty yard. The garden area is unkept with little vegetation and is partially fenced. There is a makeshift see-saw in the middle of the grounds.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1952
Size
15.9 x 20.9 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Chessel's Court is situated just off the Canongate in Edinburgh. It was built in 1745 and substantially renovated in the 1950's and 1960's.
Exhibitions with this item
1952 - when a princess became Queen
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