St Mary's Wynd

Category

Library Item

Item no

19584

Title

St Mary's Wynd

Description

A view looking along a narrow street of shops and flats in Edinburgh. The nearest building on the left is six stories high and towers over its neighbouring buildings. Many of the shop fronts display their wares and have signs above the windows including, 'Milk and Cream' and 'Boots and Shoes'.

Artist / maker

Channing, William

Date

1850

Size

26.6 x 18.0 cm

Type

Wash drawing

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

St Mary's Wynd dates back to medieval times when it was used as the south approach to the Netherbow. It was named after the chapel and hospice of St Mary which stood on its west side. In 1867, the wynd was widened by removing all the buildings on the east side and it was renamed St Mary's Street.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Chimneys

Architecture > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

Architecture > Architectural features > Roofs

Architecture > Architectural features > Windows

Business > Service industry > Shops

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Boots

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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