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The old Tolbooth, Edinburgh
Nasmyth, Alexander, 1845, Engraving
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The old Tolbooth, Edinburgh
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2824
Title
The old Tolbooth, Edinburgh
Description
The Tolbooth stands in front of St Giles Kirk, Edinburgh. The tenements of the High Street can be seen in the background. On the street stallholders are selling goods and children are playing with dogs.
Artist / maker
Nasmyth, Alexander
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Unknown
Date
1845
Size
9.4 x 13.5 cm
Type
Engraving
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Tolbooth was Edinburgh's administrative centre and prison, and was also the site of many executions. It stood immediately to the west of St Giles Cathedral, and was demolished in 1817. Passers-by would show their dislike for this institution by spitting on its step. This habit persists today at the 'Heart of Midlothian', a cobbled heart which marks where the Tolbooth stood.
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