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Adam Smith Statue Beside the Mercat Cross, High Street, Edinburgh |
Adam Smith Statue beside the Mercat Cross, following the unveiling - July 4, 2008
© peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk Photo taken July 4, 2008
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Adam Smith Statue |
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Adam Smith This statue of Adam Smith, was unveiled on July 4, 2008 Adam Smith lived in Edinburgh during the Scottish Enlightenment and is buried in Edinburgh. He was known as "the father of economics". |
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The View This photograph of the statue was taken a few minutes after it had been unveiled. This view looks up the high street. St Giles Church is behind the statue on the left and the buildings on the north side of the High Street are behind the statue on the right. |
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City Chambers The statue is close to the City Chambers. The City Chambers (below) are to the right of the statue in the photograph at the top of this page. The tower of St Giles Church can be seen in both photographs. |
