The Landing of King George IV at Leith

Category

Library Item

Item no

41691

Title

The landing of King George IV at Leith, 15th August 1822

Artist / maker

Lizars, William Home

Engraver

W. H. Lizars

Date

1822

Size

20.9 x 53.8 cm

Type

Engraving

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The landing of King George IV at Leith, 15th August 1822, the first visit to Scotland by a reigning monarch since Charles II in 1651.

The Incorporation of the Master & Assistants of Trinity House played a key role in making arrangements for the reception of George IV at Leith as part of the pageantry devised by Sir Walter Scott.

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Events > Ceremonies > Visits of state

Landscape > Water > Harbours

People > Military activities > Sailors

People > Politics and government > Kings

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Bridges

Transport > Infrastructure > Docks and ports

Transport > Water > Boats

Transport > Water > Sails

Transport > Water > Ships

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