Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Usher Hall

Category

Library Item

Item no

30202

Title

Laying of the foundation stone of the Usher Hall

Artist / maker

Chrystal, Francis M.

Date

1911

Size

8.8 x 13.3 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

During their state visit to Edinburgh in July 1911, King George and Queen Mary attended a large ceremony where they laid two memorial stones to mark the start of the building project for the long-awaited Usher Hall. (These stones can be seen on either side of the Cambridge Street entrance.)

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