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Bailie Fyfe's Close, Edinburgh
Theys, Freddy, 2002, Etching
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Bailie Fyfe's Close, Edinburgh
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Theys, Freddy
Date
2002
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32.2 x 15.2 cm
Type
Etching
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
In existence since 1572, Bailie Fyfes close is located just off the Royal Mile, and has also been known as both Trotters Close and Barries Close. Its current name refers to Gilbert Fyfe, a bailie who lived there between 1677 and 1686. Above the modern entrance lies a heraldic panel from the 17th century. Judge Francis Jeffrey, who founded the Edinburgh Review, studied at this location in 1781. The shield bears the arms of Hay of Murnsyde. A lintel reportedly taken from the east side of the close was placed above a doorway in the modern building reads ENEMEIS OF GOD AND THE KING TO THE EARTH DID ME DOVN DING.
The 'closes' of Edinburgh's Old Town are narrow passages branching off at right angles from the main streets. They provide access to the tenement buildings, and often to small shared courtyards. Many closes also act as shortcuts between Old Town's main streets.
Freddy Theys is a Belgian engraver of town scenes, botanics and portraits. He visits Scotland annually.
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