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Colonial troops marching in the Canongate in Edinburgh
Unknown, 1902, Photograph
Colonial troops marching in the Canongate in Edinburgh
Colonial troops marching in the Canongate in Edinburgh
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33615
Title
Colonial troops marching in the Canongate in Edinburgh
Description
Colonial troops gathered in Edinburgh prior to travelling to London for the coronation of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra and marched through the streets to the acclaim of the crowds.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1902
Size
9.5 x 11.5 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
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The photograph is dated 4th August 1902, almost a week before the coronation of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in London. Colonial troops gathered in Edinburgh prior to travelling to London and marched through the streets to the acclaim of the crowds.
The older woman in the dark hat in the lower right corner is identified as 'Mrs. Macrae' in a handwritten note in pencil along the edge of the photograph.
For more information see the article: VISIT OF INDIAN AND COLONIAL TROOPS TO EDINBURGH, The Scotsman (1860-1920) [Edinburgh, Scotland] 30 July 1902: 7. in the
Scotsman Digital Archive
.
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