Indian troops marching in the Lawnmarket, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

33628

Title

Indian troops marching in the Lawnmarket, Edinburgh

Description

Colonial and Indian troops marching through the Lawnmarket in Edinburgh prior to travelling to London for the coronation of Edward VII.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1902

Size

12.0 x 8.6 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.

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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