Warriston Close - Houses on West side

Category

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Item no

19608

Title

Warriston Close - Houses on West side

Description

A sketch drawing of the upper levels of a row of tall tenement buildings. The pitched roofs are tiled and at varying heights. A shirt hangs out to dry from one of the many small windows.

Artist / maker

Channing, William

Date

1850

Size

25.0 x 17.1 cm

Type

Pencil work

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Warriston's Close takes its name from Sir Archibald Johnstoun of Warriston, a leading figure in the framing of the National Covenant in 1638. His house, Warriston's Land, was situated on the west side of the close.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Roofs

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Furnishings > Equipment > Laundry

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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