High Street, Edinburgh

Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1819, Engraving

Category

Library Item

Item no

2385

Title

High Street, Edinburgh

Description

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.

Artist / maker

Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William)

Engraver

Cooke, G. & LeKeux, H.

Date

1819

Size

16.4 x 24.5 cm

Type

Engraving

Location

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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People > Commercial activities > Street traders

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > St Giles Cathedral

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Activities > Shopping

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