Entrance to the Old Record Room, St Giles, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

3253

Title

Entrance to the old record room, St Giles, Edinburgh

Description

This image is a view through a doorway into a room. There is an iron gate which is ajar and a door with a set of keys in the lock. Inside the room there is a wooden table.

Artist / maker

Somerville, Daniel

Date

1828

Size

23.3 x 15.6 cm

Type

Lithograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

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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Architecture > Architectural features > Doors and doorways

Architecture > Architectural features > Gates

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > St Giles Cathedral

Religion > Religious facilities > Cathedrals

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