Edinburgh International Festival programme, 1980

Category

Library Item

Item no

15528

Title

Front cover, Edinburgh International Festival programme, 1980

Description

The cover of the Festival programme for 1980 has drawings of Edinburgh landmarks. These include Edinburgh Castle, St Giles Cathedral, the usher Hall and the General Assembly.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1980

Size

29.5 x 21 cm

Type

Reproduction

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Edinburgh International Festival was established in 1947. Its aim was to stage a major international cultural event in Edinburgh, showcasing first-rate performances of classical music, dance, opera and theatre.

In 1999 the building that had been the Tolbooth Church built between 1842-44 and then the meeting place of the General Assembley of Scotland became 'The Hub', an information centre, ticket office, and venue for the Edinburgh International Festival.

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