Fountain Close

Category

Library Item

Item no

18884

Title

Fountain Close, Edinburgh

Description

Two women stand in a narrow alleyway talking, while behind them two children play. The alleyway is lined with stone buildings, many of which have wooden additions built out over the close. The road continues away through an arch and downhill.

Artist / maker

Drummond, James

Date

1879

Size

30.3 x 23.1 cm

Type

Reproduction

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Print dated: 2nd July 1853. Like most of Edinburgh's closes, Fountain Close changed its named throughout the centuries. For example, in 1635 it was known as John Barton's Close.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Flats

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

People > Adults > Women

People > Children > Boys

People > Children > Girls

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Transport > Infrastructure > Walkways

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