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Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh
Valentine, James, 1865, Photograph
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Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh
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8827
Title
Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh
Description
The many towers and buildings that make up the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh can be seen across the grassy expanse of the Meadows. Amongst them stands a tall chimney and clock tower. A bank of trees separates the buildings from the park. A fenced off walkway runs through the Meadows, along which many women and men are walking. A small group of children make their way across the grass.
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Valentine, James
Date
1865
Size
14.4 x 22.2 cm
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Photograph
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
George Heriot was a famous and wealthy Edinburgh goldsmith and moneylender. When he died in 1624 he left a considerable sum of money to establish a school for the poor and parentless in Edinburgh. Construction of George Heriot's Hospital began in 1628 but was not finished until 1650. It was almost immediately appropriated by Cromwell for use as a military hospital. It resumed its role as a school and home for orphans in 1659. It later came to be known as George Heriot's School, and now operates as an independent mixed school.
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