Princes Street Decorations for Visit of King Edward

Category

Library Item

Item no

7428

Title

Princes Street decorations for visit of King and Queen 1903

Description

The East End of Princes Street decorated for the visit of King Edward and Queen Alexandra in 1903. The North British Station Hotel can be seen on the left and the Crown Hotel on the right. A large archway has been built over the width of Princes Street and is decorated with names of empire countries and flags. A man is driving a horse and cart under the arch whilst looking up at it. The Scott Monument can be seen in the background.

Artist / maker

Balmain, James C. H.

Date

1903

Size

17.6 x 29.5 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Princes Street is one of the main thoroughfares and shopping areas in Edinburgh. It was created as part of James Craig's New Town development and named in honour of George III's sons. With the exception of St John's Church there is no building on the southern side of Princes Street, allowing spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle and Old Town.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Arches

Architecture > Monuments > Memorial monuments

Furnishings > Ornamentation > Bunting

Furnishings > Ornamentation > Decorations

Places > Edinburgh areas > New Town

Places > Edinburgh areas > Princes Street

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Public accommodation facilities > Hotels

Transport > Land > Horse and carts

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Princes Street decorations for visit of King Edward