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The History.uk.com guide to brass rubbing
Monumental brasses are flat metal plates designed to be lasting memorials to prominent people. They are often cut into figure shapes and beautifully engraved.
Brasses represent a significant part of UK history because they are a dated records of dress, style and popular culture. for more click here. The earliest monumental brasses were made around 1250 and the latest were installed around 1650.
There are approximately 8,000 monumental brasses in churches around the UK.for more click here
Although Brass rubbing can’t be done in Leith Stone rubbing can be done in the same way as described in the article. Monumental inscriptions can be found in Leith dating back to the 16th century.
