Assembly Rooms, George Street, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

13852

Title

Assembly Rooms, George Street, Edinburgh

Description

Pedestrians and a horse and carriage pass in front of the Assembly Rooms in George Street, Edinburgh. The building is neo-classical in design and has a portico with columns and arches to the front.

Artist / maker

Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer

Engraver

McLatchie, A.

Date

1829

Size

12.5 x 20.5 cm

Type

Engraving

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms are located on the section of George Street between Frederick Street and Hanover Street. The Assembly Rooms were designed by John Henderson and built between 1783 and 1787 to provide the residents of Edinburgh's fashionable New Town with a venue for social events. John Henderson's original design has undergone significant alterations. William Burn added the portico to the front of the building in 1817, and along with his partner, David Bryce, also added the Music Hall in 1843. The Assembly Rooms are owned by Edinburgh City Council and continue to be used as a venue for entertainment and social events.

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Places > Edinburgh areas > New Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Culture > Assembly rooms

Transport > Land > Horse and carriages

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