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5i. Edinburgh Part 11 The Mansfield Traquair Centre once an Catholic Apostolic Church Scottish Scenes * Scotland Index
The murals of Phoebe Anna Traquair. The above murals are on the left side of the chancel arch. *
The front facade of Mansfield Traquair Centre, Edinburgh, go inside to experience the grand neo-Romanesque architecture and the amazing murals of Phoebe Anna Traquair that cover the interior walls. The grandeur and beauty have made the Mansfield Traquair Centre one of Edinburgh’s most spectacular, surprisingly versatile and flexible venue.
The main building of the ex Catholic Apostolic Church, Edinburgh
Looking from the 'nave' towards where the altar was. The painter of the murals. Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852-1936) was an Irish-born artist, who achieved international recognition for her role in the Arts and Crafts movement in Scotland. She was a talented illustrator, painter and embroiderer and her works included large-scale murals, embroidery, enamel jewellery and book illuminations. In 1920 she had the distinction of becoming the first woman elected to the Royal Scottish Academy. The painted walls and ceiling of the Mansfield Traquair Centre is her greatest legacy and one most appreciated and accessible to the general public.
Looking towards the west wall of the Mansfield Traquair Centre depicts the Second Coming of Christ and the extensive border below depicts other biblical scenes including the Pentecost to illustrate the love Christ.
The ceiling in the ex chancel of the Mansfield Traquair Centre
The ex organ loft in the Mansfield Traquair Centre
The murals on the walls of the nave of the Mansfield Traquair Centre depict and portray scenes from the Old Testament and the New Testament.
The great west wall mural of the Mansfield Traquair Centre
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Lots of beautiful scenes in the Mansfield Traquair Centre.
The chancel arch of the Mansfield Traquair Centre depicts the Worship of Heaven.
The ex 'chancel' of the Mansfield Traquair Centre
Some of the stained glass windows in the Mansfield Traquair Centre.
The murals of the south chapel (above) and north aisle illustrate the Parable of the Ten Virgins.
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Stained glass windows in the south chapel of the Mansfield Traquair Centre.
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The 'medieval style' tiles on the floor of the Mansfield Traquair Centre.
Looking from the ex chancel of the Mansfield Traquair Centre, west down the nave to the great west wall mural.
Romanesque arches separating the south chapel from the chancel of the Mansfield Traquair Centre
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