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Demolition of the Shakespeare Tavern
Somerville, Daniel, 1817, Pencil work
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Demolition of the Shakespeare Tavern
Demolition of the Shakespeare Tavern
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Title
From the SE corner of the Register Office after taking down the Shakespeare Tavern
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A view of Calton Gaol and buildings of the Calton area through the space created by the demolition of the Shakespeare Tavern. Men some on ladders are working to complete the work on the demolished building.
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Somerville, Daniel
Date
1817
Size
18 x 23 cm
Type
Pencil work
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Calton Gaol was designed by Archibald Elliot as an alternative to Edinburgh's historic Tolbooth. It was located immediately to the south of Regent Road, overlooking Waverley Station. A Bridewell, or house of correction, designed by Robert Adam already stood on the site. The prison was opened in 1817, and closed in 1925 when the limited size of the premises necessitated a move to Saughton, the location of the present day prison. It was demolished, save the Governor's House which still stands, to make way for the Government Buildings of St Andrew's House.
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