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Edward VII, Coronation decorations - Minto Street
Unknown, 1903, Photograph
Edward VII, Coronation decorations - Minto Street
Edward VII, Coronation decorations - Minto Street
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Item no
7469
Title
Edward VII, Coronation decoration - Minto Street
Description
A large crowd has gathered in a residential street in Edinburgh to watch a royal procession. An archway decorated with flags and garlands has been placed across the road. The crowd is smartly dressed for the occasion and many of the women wear fancy hats. They stand behind barriers which policemen are patrolling. Three children have found a ledge raised above the crowd to gain a better view of the event. Three horses and two motorcars are standing in the road.
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Unknown
Date
1903
Size
23.5 x 28.3 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Queen Victoria died on 22 January 1901 and was succeeded by her son Edward VII .
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra were crowned at Westminster Abbey on 9 August 1902 and as was customary undertook a royal progress round their kingdom. They visited Edinburgh in May 1903. A great many archways like this were constructed around the route of the royal procession round Edinburgh.
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