Edinburgh, East London Street, Catholic Apostolic Church
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
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SC 566348
Interior. 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.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576222
Interior. Baldacchino, view from west.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576256
Interior. Nave, view of mural depicting scenes from the life of King David in the Books of Samuel; his anointment by Samuel, the Ark of the Covenant and David's plans of the Temple.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576272
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting Christ and the widow of Nain.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576305
Interior. South chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576324
Interior. Nave, detail of mural showing the Vigin and Child.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576333
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural frieze depicting heads of angels.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 610117
South chapel, detail of altar and floor tiles
RCAHMS
23/10/2000
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SC 610121
South chapel, detail of mural above altar
RCAHMS
23/10/2000
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SC 610422
Catholic Apostolic Church, nave, South wall Detail of mural showing scenes from the Old Testament; the story of Joseph
© RCAHMS
SC 881181
Catholic Apostolic Church, nave, North wall Scanned image of detail of mural showing scenes from the life of Christ; Christ healing the Sick; the Entry into Jerusalem
14/4/1982
© RCAHMS
SC 576243
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the story of Cain and Abel.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576252
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the baptism of Christ by the John the Baptist.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576264
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the Massacre of the Innocents.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576265
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.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576273
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting Christ's entry in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576276
Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576301
Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576316
Interior. North chapel, mural on north wall.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576325
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting scenes derived from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576327
Interior. North chapel, view of mural on east wall and stained glass window.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 610046
Detail of pentecostal frieze on west wall of nave
RCAHMS
23/10/2000
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SC 610057
Detail of doorway on north wall of nave
RCAHMS
23/10/2000
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SC 610119
South chapel, detail of mural above altar
RCAHMS
23/10/2000
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SC 610425
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, Chancel arch Detail of mural showing the Worship of Heaven as in the book of Revelation
© RCAHMS
DP 220981
Oblique aerial view of Forth Street, Albany Street, Broughton Street, Hart Street, East London Street and Catholic Apostolic Church, looking SW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1932868
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior View from West showing Chancel and the organ case
Joe Rock
1983
© Joe Rock
SC 569720
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting the Christ child standing in his mother's lap.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576214
Interior. Detail of mural on of chancel arch, depicting the Evangelist symbols for Matthew and Mark.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576235
Interior. Nave, view of mural depicting scenes from the Book of Genesis; Noah making his Covenant with God, the dream of Abraham and Abraham and Isaac.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576236
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the story of Abraham and Isaac.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576261
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the Annunciation.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576292
Interior. South chapel, stained glass window depicting the parable of the woman and the 10 coins.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576308
Interior. South chapel, plan view of ceiling.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576312
Interior. South chapel, detail of ceiling.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576320
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.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576323
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting scenes from the parable of the Ten Virgins
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 610009
South chapel, plan view of mural above altar
RCAHMS
23/10/2000
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SC 610424
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Detail of mural showing scenes from the Passion; the Deposition, 'Noli mi tangere' and the Ascension
© RCAHMS
SC 708581
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Detail of mural; Last Supper, Washing of Feet, The Betrayal. Digital image of ED/8134.
1970
© RCAHMS
SC 881168
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Scanned image of detail mural; Annunciation, Visitation and Massacre of the Innocents
14/4/1982
© RCAHMS
SC 881171
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Scanned image of detail of mural; Baptism, Temptation in the Wilderness, Calling the Apostles
14/4/1982
© RCAHMS
SC 881177
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, South wall Scanned image of detail of mural showing scenes from the story of Jacob and Isaac
14/4/1982
© RCAHMS
DP 221003
Oblique aerial view of East London Street Catholic Apostolic Church, looking SSE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 566656
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting King David probably showing Solomon his plans for the Temple.
11/2/2000
© RCAHMS
SC 576225
Interior. Baldacchino, detail of angel on cupola.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576231
Interior. Nave, detail of revealed painted wall decoration on south wall.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576241
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting Noah making his Covenant with God.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576245
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the Temptation of Adam and Eve.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576246
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting the Last Supper.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576275
Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576307
Interior. South chapel, detail of mural on west wall showing lunettes of the Annunciation and possibly the widow of Nain.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576309
Interior. South chapel, detail of ceiling.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576319
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576328
Interior. North chapel, view of stained glass window on east wall.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576335
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural frieze depicting heads of angels.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 556216
Steve Wallace, RCAHMS, on scaffolding photographing murals.
RCAHMS
2004
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DP 221001
Oblique aerial view of East London Street Catholic Apostolic Church, looking S.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
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SC 576215
Interior. Detail of the mural on chancel arch showing depictions of the Evangelist (left) and Apostle (right), two of the Four Great Cherubim.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576274
Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576291
Interior. South chapel, stained glass window depicting the parable of the lost sheep.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576306
Interior. South chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576311
Interior. South chapel, detail of ceiling.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576326
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on west wall depicting a Celtic beast.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576330
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting a child being taught to read by an angel.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576332
Interior. North chapel, view of painted ceiling.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 610053
Detail of pentecostal frieze on west wall of nave
RCAHMS
23/10/2000
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SC 610061
View of south chapel from north east
RCAHMS
23/10/2000
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SC 610421
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, North wall Detail of mural showing scenes from the Passion; Last Supper, Washing the Disciples' Feet, Agony in the Garden
© RCAHMS
SC 708582
Catholic Apostolic Church, nave, South wall Detail of mural showing scenes from the Old Testament; the Life of David. Digital image of ED/13856.
14/4/1982
© RCAHMS
SC 881175
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, nave, South wall Scanned image of detail of mural showing scenes from the Old Testament; Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden; the Expulsion and Cain and Abel
14/4/1982
© RCAHMS
SC 881179
Catholic Apostolic Church, nave, South wall Scanned image of detail of mural showing scenes from the Old Testament; the Life of David
14/4/1982
© RCAHMS
DP 220985
Oblique aerial view of London Street, East London Street, Drummond Place and Broughton Street, looking SE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576247
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.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576271
Interior. Nave, detail of mural depicting Christ healing the blind man.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576285
Interior. South chapel, detail of mural on south wall depicting Christ's body being carried into the tomb.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576295
Interior. South chapel, view of murals on west wall depicting the parable of the Ten Virgins.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576302
Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576303
Interior. South chapel, view of mural on south wall depicting a scene from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576317
Interior. North chapel, stained glass window on north wall showing scenes from the life of Christ.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576322
Interior. North chapel, mural on west wall depicting scenes from the parable of the Ten Virgins.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576336
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural frieze depicting heads of angels.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 610431
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior General view from East. Digital image of ED/9377/PO.
Scottish Colorfoto
c. 1900
© RCAHMS
SC 566347
Chancel, plan view of ceiling. Catholic Apostolic Church, East London Street, Edinburgh.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576258
Interior. Nave, view of mural depicting New Testament scenes of the Annunciation, the Infant Christ and the Massacre of the Innocents.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576318
Interior. North chapel, stained glass window on north wall showing scenes from the lives of the Saints.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576329
Interior. North chapel, detail of mural on north wall depicting a scene derived from the parable of the Ten Virgins and medallions of religious scenes.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 610016
South chapel, plan view of mural above altar
RCAHMS
23/10/2000
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SC 610426
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior, West wall View of Rose window and mural showing Christ in Glory
© RCAHMS
SC 610429
Catholic Apostolic Church, interior Detail of Baldacchino and altar
1971
© RCAHMS
DP 220983
Oblique aerial view of London Street, East London Street, Drummond Place and Broughton Street, looking SSE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 220984
Oblique aerial view of London Street, East London Street, Drummond Place and Broughton Street, looking SE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 220997
Oblique aerial view of the East London Street Catholic Apostolic Church, looking NNE.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 220998
Oblique aerial view of East London Street Catholic Apostolic Church, looking NNW.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital
11/9/2015
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 576220
Interior. General view of mural on west wall depicting the Second Coming of Christ.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
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SC 576233
Interior. Nave, detail of revealed painted wall decoration on north wall.
RCAHMS
11/2/2000
© Crown Copyright: HES
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- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
ARCHITECT: Robert Rowand Anderson 1876
NMRS REFERENCE:
Library: See 'Mural Decoration' EAAT VII SES Vol. I, Part II Visits.
