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St Giles Cathedral, floodlit
Fox, Russell A., 1956, Photograph
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St Giles Cathedral, floodlit
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Title
St Giles Cathedral, floodlit
Description
Floodlights illuminate the crowned spire of St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. Meanwhile on the High Street, cars are parked along the side of the road, lit up by street lights further up the street.
Artist / maker
Fox, Russell A.
Date
1956
Size
21.5 x 16.4 cm
Type
Photograph
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
St Giles Kirk, often called St Giles Cathedral, is situated on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. A church has stood on the site since around 1120-1140, but little remains of the 12th century structure. St Giles played an important part in the Scottish Protestant Reformation with John Knox serving as its minister from 1560 until his death in 1572. The building has experienced significant additions, alterations and restorations during its history. The Thistle Chapel, a private chapel for the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, was added between 1909-11.
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