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Edinburgh: Advocates Close, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Edinburgh: Advocates Close, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Edinburgh: Advocates Close, 1864. From each side of the [high] street there branch out dark and narrow closes or tortuous wynds. Strange and weirdlike do they look, and fit to have been the scenes of a thousand mysterious traditions and romantic stories. A glance, however, down one of the gloomy closes...and one glimpse of the squalor, wretchedness, and vice that lurk there, is enough to make one satisfied with a little less of the romance of the Mrs. Radcliffe School, and a reasonable amount of commonplace comfort and security'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print of Edinburgh's Advocates' Close from 1864 transports us back in time to the dark and narrow wynds that branch off from the bustling high street. The unknown creator has captured the eerie and mysterious atmosphere of this historic alleyway, which is described as being "strange and weirdlike" in an excerpt from the Illustrated London News.
Despite its romantic appearance, a closer look down one of these gloomy closes reveals a stark reality of squalor, wretchedness, and vice lurking within. This juxtaposition between the allure of tradition and the harshness of everyday life serves as a reminder that not all stories are filled with romance and adventure.
The black and white aesthetic adds to the haunting quality of this image, emphasizing the architectural features such as archways and steps that characterize Advocates' Close. It is a snapshot frozen in time, allowing us to glimpse into Edinburgh's past through the lens of an unknown artist.
As we admire this piece of history preserved on paper, we are reminded that beneath the surface lies a complex tapestry woven with tales both enchanting and grim. The engraving may be aged, but its impact remains timeless.
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