North side of the High Street

Category

Library Item

Item no

2449

Title

North side of the High Street opposite St Giles Cathedral

Description

A woman wearing a white coat walks along the railings that run along side the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Cars are parked along the pavement on the opposite side of the street, and a lorry unloads its goods further down the road. The corner of St.Giles Cathedral can be seen to the right of the image.

Artist / maker

Jackman, S. G.

Date

1986

Size

21 x 16.3 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The High Street is the section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile that runs from George IV Bridge down to its junction with Jeffrey Street and St. Mary's Street.

St Giles Kirk, often called St Giles Cathedral, is situated on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. A church has stood on the site since around 1120-1140, but little remains of the 12th century structure. St Giles played an important part in the Scottish Protestant Reformation with John Knox serving as its minister from 1560 until his death in 1572. The building has experienced significant additions, alterations and restorations during its history. The Thistle Chapel, a private chapel for the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, was added between 1909-11.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Flats

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

People > Adults > Men

People > Adults > Women

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Religion > Religious facilities > Cathedrals

Transport > Land > Cars

Transport > Land > Lorries

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