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John Knox's Study in Edinburgh, 1858. The house of John Knox, which forms such a picturesque feature in the old town of Edinburgh, a few years since escaped demolition...Knox's house was in such a bad state of repair, and so dangerous, that it was determined to remove it...[but] a subscription was raised, and the house put into such a condition that it is likely now to remain for some centuries to come. The room, with exception of the windows, which were formerly of leaded glazing, has been little changed...Previous to its possession by Knox it was occupied by George Durie, Abbot of Dunfermline, who was forced to leave it at the Reformation. It was in the month of April, 1560, that the Reformer [Knox] took up his abode in this mansion; and he continued to make it his principal residence for twelve years...Here he lost his first wife, Margery Bowes, a woman of amiable disposition and most Christian deportment; and to this house, three years afterwards, he brought his second wife, Margaret Stewart, daughter of the "good" Lord Ochiltree, and whose affections he was said to have gained by the black art and the assistance of the devil'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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John Knox's Study in Edinburgh, 1858: A Glance into the Past This evocative photograph captures the quaint and historic study of John Knox, located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. The house, which has become a cherished piece of Scottish Reformation history, was once in danger of being demolished due to its dilapidated state. In the late 1850s, a public subscription was launched to save the building, ensuring its preservation for future generations. The room, with the exception of the windows, which were previously adorned with leaded glazing, remains largely unchanged since Knox's time. Prior to Knox's residence, the house was occupied by George Durie, Abbot of Dunfermline, who was forced to leave it during the Reformation. It was in April 1560 that the Reformer took up residence in this humble abode, making it his principal residence for the following twelve years. Tragically, Knox lost his first wife, Margery Bowes, in this very room. She was a woman of amiable disposition and most Christian deportment. Three years later, he brought his second wife, Margaret Stewart, into the house. The circumstances surrounding their union were controversial, with some claiming that Knox had resorted to the 'black art' and the assistance of the devil to win her affections. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the Reformation was shaping Scotland's religious and political landscape. The study of John Knox, with its rich history and intriguing tales, continues to captivate visitors to Edinburgh and inspire the imagination of historians and scholars alike.
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