Edinburgh's Stone of Remembrance, Night

Category

Library Item

Item no

2546

Title

Edinburgh's Stone of Remembrance, night

Description

A photograph of Edinburgh's Stone of Remembrance taken in the evening. Around the monuments are wreaths, one is in the shape of an anchor.

Artist / maker

Malcolm, George

Date

1932

Size

25 x 19.6 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The 'Stone of Remembrance' stands under the arches of the City Chambers on the High Street in Edinburgh. It is a simple granite block bearing the inscription "Their Name Liveth For Evermore". It was paid for by public subscription to commemorate the citizens of Edinburgh who died in the First World War.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Arcades (Architectural components)

Architecture > Monuments > War Memorials

Places > Edinburgh areas > Old Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Royal Mile

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