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The Old Jail in Edinburgh
Unknown, 1850, Watercolour
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The Old Jail in Edinburgh
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2829
Title
The Old Jail in Edinburgh
Description
A soldier stands talking to a woman and child at a doorway to the Old Jail. Outside the prison is a horse-drawn cart.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1850
Size
15.8 x 18.4 cm
Type
Watercolour
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Tolbooth was Edinburgh's administrative centre and prison, and was also the site of many executions. It stood immediately to the west of St Giles Cathedral, and was demolished in 1817. Passers-by would show their dislike for this institution by spitting on its step. This habit persists today at the 'Heart of Midlothian', a cobbled heart which marks where the Tolbooth stood.
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