Libberton's Wynd
Libberton's Wynd was a steep narrow street in Edinburgh, running from Lawnmarket to Cowgate.[1] The term "wynd" is a common Scottish term for a narrow lane between houses.
While most of it was destroyed in the 19th century as part of the creation of the George IV Bridge, a part of the wynd has been rediscovered below the National Library of Scotland.[2][3]
John Dowie's Tavern was a famous tavern in the street, run by John Dowie from c.1770 to 1817. Although small, it was very popular, and frequented by Edinburgh's respectable citizens.[4]
The street was also known as a site for executions, including that of the notorious body-snatcher William Burke.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Architecture Notes | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ a b "The forgotten street found behind a hidden library door". BBC News. 2024-11-30. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Doors Open Day: Through 'The Void' to Libberton's Wynd – National Library of Scotland Blog". blog.nls.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "Kay's Edinburgh Portraits". www.electricscotland.com. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
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