Capital CollectionsThe Image Library of Edinburgh City Libraries and Museums and GalleriesCollectionsWelcome to Capital Collections – where you will find images of material from the collections of Edinburgh's City Libraries and Museums and Galleries. You can discover the historical and cultural life of Edinburgh, Scotland and the Scots through this growing image library which includes a wonderful selection of photographs, paintings, engravings and objects ranging from toys to ceramics, silverware and material from the history collections. Order ImagesCopies of many of the images are available to buy. Look at Order Images for more information. NEW Area SearchUse Area Search to find images of Edinburgh. ExhibitionsOn-line exhibitions feature selected images from the collections. Some of the exhibitions are highlighted on the right of this page and a complete listing is available from the menu choice Exhibitions. Use of the websiteImages from this site can be downloaded for personal and educational purposes. Please read the Terms and Conditions and the section on copyright for more information.
Banners Carried in the Struggle to Win the Vote
The demonstrations held around the time of the passing of the Reform Acts in the 19th century were impressive colourful events. The carrying of banners, regalia and symbols of the trade, demonstrated civic and craft pride.
1952 - when a princess became Queen
In the 60th anniversary year of Queen Elizabeth's reign, this exhibition gives a picture of Edinburgh in 1952.
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