Manuscript transcription of the grave of Helen Walker, written by Sir Walter Scott, Undated. [1830s]
Item
Identifier: Coll-2167/1/6
Scope and Contents
Manuscript transcription of the carved monument to Helen Walker (d. 1791), erected in Irongray Churchyard c 1830. Walker was the inspiration for 'Jeanie Deans', the heroine of Walter Scott's 7th novel The Heart of Midlothian.
Dates
- Creation: Undated. [1830s]
Creator
- From the Series: Talbot, Marianne, 1788-1885 (Diarist and author) (Compiler, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 leaf
Language of Materials
English
Previous reference
Dk.3.86
Processing Information
Catalogued by Elin Crotty in April 2026.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk