Scotsman Image of Admiral Beatty Attending Funeral

Category

Library Item

Item no

30020

Title

Image from WW1 Scrapbook Collection ( vol2)

Description

The victory refers to the Battle of Dogger Bank on 24 January 1915. A German surprise raid was intercepted by a British Squadron and had to retreat. The British pursued the Germans and sank the Blucher. HMS Lion was severely damaged but returned to port for repairs. 11 British seamen were killed during the action.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1915

Type

Document

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

This image is taken from the 1st of 2 scrapbooks compiled during World War One by the Thomson Family who were living at Glengyle Terrace in Edinburgh. Most of the items pasted into the scrapbooks are press cuttings, leaflets and ephemera but a couple of articles, such as letters and a ration book, give personal details and an indication of the impact of war on the family. Many of the letters of correspondence are sent to Thomas Thomson. Thomas Davidson Thomson was only 3 years old at the outbreak of war and so, his parents must have collated and maintained the scrapbooks, which span the full period of the war, on his behalf.

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Scotsman image of Admiral Beatty attending Funeral