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Edinburgh: old houses in High-street, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Edinburgh: old houses in High-street, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Edinburgh: old houses in High-street, 1864. 'Passing from the castle, we are on the long, dirty, and noisy street, which, under the successive names of the Lawn-market, High-street, and Canongate, leads down to Holyrood Palace. This was, at no very distant period, the main thoroughfare of Edinburgh. Here were congregated the chief nobility and the rank and fashion of Scotland. Still, on the outsides of some of the miserable and dilapidated mansions, are to be seen the armorial bearings of the proud Earls who ruled like Kings in days of yore. What a change has time wrought! Groups of ragged and barefooted men, women, and children lounge upon the stone staircases which once formed the common approach to the flats upon which the best in the land dwelt, or hang idle and woe-begone from the paneless windows, where once grace and beauty watched the pageantry of Kings and nobles...Amongst the most picturesque of the houses at this part of the town is that of which we give an Engraving. It is situated at the comer of the West Bow, and is a fair type of what the old mansions of Edinburgh were in former times'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print of Edinburgh captures the essence of a bygone era, showcasing the old houses in High-street in 1864. The image transports us back to a time when this bustling street was the main thoroughfare of Edinburgh, frequented by nobility and high society. The dilapidated mansions with their armorial bearings hint at a grandeur that has long since faded away.
As we gaze upon this scene, we are struck by the stark contrast between past and present. Where once stood opulent homes fit for kings and nobles, now stand ragged figures lounging on stone staircases or peering out from paneless windows. The sense of decay and neglect is palpable, yet there is also a haunting beauty in the remnants of former glory.
One particular house at the corner of West Bow stands out as a poignant reminder of Edinburgh's rich history. Its weathered facade tells a story of grandeur and elegance now lost to time. This image serves as a window into the past, allowing us to glimpse life as it once was in this historic city.
Through this photo print, we are invited to reflect on the passage of time and the inevitable changes that come with it. It is a testament to Edinburgh's enduring spirit and resilience, even amidst decay and decline.
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