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The Heart of Midlothian
Unknown, 1852, Lithograph
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The Heart of Midlothian
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8014
Title
The Heart of Midlothian
Artist / maker
Unknown
Engraver
W. & A. K. Johnston
Date
1852
Size
27.1 x 29.6 cm
Type
Lithograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Heart of Midlothian, situated next to the west door of St Giles Cathedral, marks the spot where the Tolbooth stood until its demolition in 1817. The Tollbooth was Edinburgh's administrative centre and prison, and was also the site of many executions. Dislike for this institution was shown by spitting on its step, a habit which persists today at the cobbled heart.
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