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image copyright Rachel Windsor
This arcaded front belongs to the redevelopment of Chessel’s Court by Robert Hurd. The Institute for the Education of Deaf and Dumb Children once had premises here before moving to Henderson Row. Chessel’s Buildings, at the far end, were built by Alexander Chessel in 1745. Once the home of the Excise Office, it was the scene of Deacon Brodie’s last robbery.
The image shows the former home of the Edinburgh Institution for the Education of Deaf and Dumb Children, which was on Chessel's Court.
It was originally published in Views In Edinburgh and Its Vicinity.
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Links:
Dictionary of Scottish Architects - Robert Hurd
Ian Begg Architect - Hurd's partner
Institute for the Education of Deaf and Dumb Children on Chessel's Court - Views in Edinburgh and its Vicinity 1818
Related Pages:
Deacon Brodie's Tavern
Institute for the Education of Deaf and Dumb Children
Royal Bank of Scotland
Royal Mile
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Advocates Close
Bailie Fyfe's Close
Burnet's Close
Carrubber's Close
Covenant Close
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Fountain Close
Jollie's Close
Old Assembly Close
Old Fishmarket Close
Old Playhouse Close
Paisley Close
Riddle's Court
Tweeddale Court
World's End Close