Warristons Close

Category

Library Item

Item no

19609

Title

Warristons Close

Description

A view looking down a steep cobbled street of tenements and old houses in the Old Town of Edinburgh. A tree overhangs a wall above the narrow lane and washing hangs out to dry from some of the small windows.

Artist / maker

Channing, William

Date

1850

Size

24.8 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 > Chimneys

Architecture > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Furnishings > Equipment > Laundry

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Plants > Trees > Trees

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