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Edinburgh, East London Street, Catholic Apostolic Church

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Church (19th Century)

Site Name Edinburgh, East London Street, Catholic Apostolic Church

Classification Church (19th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Mansfield Place; Bellevue Reformed Baptist Church; Cafe Graffitti; Mansfield Place Church; Mansfield Traquair Centre

Canmore ID 135758

Site Number NT27SE 3097

NGR NT 25774 74718

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/135758

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Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting the Christ child standing in his mother's lap.
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting the Christ child standing in his mother's lap.Interior. Nave, view of mural depicting scenes from the Book of Genesis; the Temptation of Adam and Eve, the Expulsion from Eden and Cain and Abel.Interior. Nave, view of mural depicting New Testament scenes of the Annunciation, the Infant Christ and the Massacre of the Innocents.Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. South chapel, view of murals on west wall depicting the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. South chapel, plan view of ceiling.Interior. North chapel, stained glass window on north wall showing scenes from the life of Christ.Interior. North chapel, stained glass window on north wall showing scenes from the lives of the Saints.South chapel, plan view of mural above altarDetail of pentecostal frieze on west wall of naveCatholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Detail of mural showing scenes from the Passion; Last Supper, Washing the Disciples' Feet, Agony in the GardenCatholic Apostolic Church, interior, Chancel arch Detail of mural showing the Worship of Heaven as in the book of RevelationCatholic Apostolic Church, interior Detail of Baldacchino and altarOblique aerial view of East London Street Catholic Apostolic Church, looking NNW.Interior. Detail of the mural on chancel arch showing depictions of the Evangelist (left) and Apostle (right), two of the Four Great Cherubim.Interior. Nave, view of mural depicting scenes from the Book of Genesis; the Temptation of Adam and Eve, the Expulsion from Eden and Cain and Abel.Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting Christ in the wilderness.Interior. South chapel, detail of mural on south wall depicting scenes of Christ's death and resurrection.Interior. South chapel, detail of mural on west wall showing lunettes of the Annunciation and possibly the widow of Nain.Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting embracing figures and below angels and saints on their knees beside the Christ child standing in his mother's lap.Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting embracing figures.Interior. North chapel, mural on west wall depicting scenes from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Catholic Apostolic Church, nave, North wall Detail of mural showing scenes from the life of Christ; Christ healing the Sick; the Entry into JerusalemInterior. Detail of the mural on chancel arch showing depictions of the Evangelist (left) and Apostle (right), two of the Four Great Cherubim.Interior. Baldacchino, detail of angel on cupola.Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the calling of Abraham in a dream.Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the Last Supper.Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the baptism of Christ by the John the Baptist.Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the Massacre of the Innocents.Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. Nave, detail of mural showing the Vigin and Child.Edinburgh, Mansfield Place Church, interior.South chapel, view from westInterior. View of altar.Oblique aerial view of London Street, East London Street, Drummond Place and Broughton Street, looking SE.Stenhouse Conservation Centre, Mansfield Place Church Edinburgh Wall Murals & Gen ViewsInterior. Detail of mural on of chancel arch, depicting the Evangelist symbols for Matthew and Mark.Interior. Baldacchino, detail of angel on cupola.Interior. Nave, detail of mural showing the Vigin and Child.Interior. Nave, view of mural depicting scenes from the New Testament; Christ healing a blind man, the widow of Nain and the entry into Jerusalem.Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. South chapel, stained glass window depicting the parable of the lost sheep.Interior. South chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. South chapel, detail of ceiling.Interior. North chapel, stained glass window on north wall showing scenes from the life of Christ.Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. Nave, detail of revealed painted wall decoration on north wall.Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the story of Abraham and Isaac.Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting Christ healing the blind man.Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. South chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. South chapel, detail of ceiling.Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting embracing figures and below angels and saints on their knees beside the Christ child standing in his mother's lap.Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting scenes from the parable of the Ten VirginsView of south chapel from north eastCatholic Apostolic Church, interior, West wall View of Rose window and mural showing Christ in GloryCatholic Apostolic Church View from West.Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting Noah making his Covenant with God.Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting scenes derived from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. North chapel, detail of mural frieze depicting heads of angels.Catholic Apostolic Church, nave, South wall Detail of mural showing scenes from the Old Testament; the Life of DavidCatholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Detail of mural showing scenes from the Passion; Last Supper, Washing the Disciples' Feet, Agony in the GardenInterior. Nave, detail of mural depicting King David probably showing Solomon his plans for the Temple.Interior. Detail of mural on of chancel arch, depicting the Evangelist symbols for Matthew and Mark.Interior. Baldacchino, view from west.Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the Annunciation.Interior. South chapel, stained glass window depicting the parable of the lost sheep.Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. South chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. South chapel, detail of ceiling.Interior. South chapel, detail of ceiling.Interior. North chapel, detail of mural frieze depicting heads of angels.South chapel, plan view of mural above altarCatholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Detail of mural showing scenes from the Passion; the Deposition, 'Noli mi tangere' and the AscensionOblique aerial view of London Street, East London Street, Drummond Place and Broughton Street, looking SSE.Oblique aerial view of East London Street Catholic Apostolic Church, looking S.Stenhouse Conservation Centre, Mansfield Place Church Edinburgh; (Catholic Apostolic Church) Wall Murals recordInterior. General view of mural on chancel arch depicting the Multitude of the Redeemed, the Perfected Church, the Holy Angels, the Four Great Cherubim and the Four Evangelist symbolsInterior. Nave, detail of revealed painted wall decoration on north wall.Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting King David probably showing Solomon his plans for the Temple.Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting Christ healing the blind man.Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. South chapel, view of murals on west wall depicting the parable of the Ten Virgins.Interior. South chapel, mural on east wall.Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting a Celtic beast.Interior. North chapel, view of mural on east wall and stained glass window.Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting a child being taught to read by an angel.Interior. North chapel, view of painted ceiling.Interior. North chapel, detail of mural frieze depicting heads of angels.Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Detail mural; Annunciation, Visitation and Massacre of the InnocentsCatholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Detail of mural; Baptism, Temptation in the Wilderness, Calling the ApostlesCatholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, South wall Detail of mural showing scenes from the Old Testament; Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden; the Expulsion and Cain and AbelInterior. General view of mural on chancel arch depicting the Multitude of the Redeemed, the Perfected Church, the Holy Angels, the Four Great Cherubim and the Four Evangelist symbols.Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the story of Cain and Abel.Interior. Nave, view of mural showing scenes from the life of Christ; the Baptism of Christ, the Temptataion in the Wilderness and the Calling of the Apostles.

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Edinburgh, City Of
  • Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
  • Former Region Lothian
  • Former District City Of Edinburgh
  • Former County Midlothian

Architecture Notes

ARCHITECT: Robert Rowand Anderson 1876

NMRS REFERENCE:

Library: See 'Mural Decoration' EAAT VII SES Vol. I, Part II Visits.

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