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St Giles, Edinburgh
Valentine, James, 1875, Photograph
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St Giles, Edinburgh
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Title
St Giles, Edinburgh
Description
Black and white photograph depicting the front facade of St. Giles Cathedral with its signature crown spire and gothic design. The High Street runs along to the left of the cathedral, while people sit at the base of the tall statue that stands in front of the church, and horses pulling carriages run up and down the Royal Mile. A man can be see sweeping the street to the left of the church, while a girl dressed in a white frock walks to the right of photo.
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Valentine, James
Date
1875
Size
18.7 x 28.5 cm
Type
Photograph
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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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