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High Street, Edinburgh
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1819, Engraving
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High Street, Edinburgh
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Crowds of people gather beside St Giles Cathedral on the High Street. Amongst the people are soldiers and merchants. A man is displaying cloth to women. Women carry baskets, some are looking after children. A clock face is attached to a wall nearby a sign for clocks.
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Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William)
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Cooke, G. & LeKeux, H.
Date
1819
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16.4 x 24.5 cm
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Engraving
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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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