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St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
Unknown, 1935, Photograph
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St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
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St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
Description
A view down the central aisle towards the altar and pulpit of St. Giles Cathedral. On the back wall a pointed arch and carved stone window with stain glass panels shed light on the dark interior where rows of chairs are ready to seat worshippers.
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Unknown
Date
1935
Size
16 x 11.5 cm
Type
Photograph
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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