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Lawnmarket, Edinburgh
Wyllie, H. D., 1945, Photograph
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Lawnmarket, Edinburgh
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2442
Title
Lawnmarket, Edinburgh
Description
A policeman stops the traffic on the Lawnmarket in the Royal Mile to allow a parade of soldiers in ceremonial dress on horse back to pass. The soldiers wear plumed helmets. People watch the parade from windows in the surrounding tenements.
Artist / maker
Wyllie, H. D.
Date
1945
Size
16 x 11.4 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Lawnmarket is the section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile running from its junction with Johnston Terrace to where it meets George IV Bridge. Regular markets were held in this area until the late 18th century.
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The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage
Historic City and Capital of Scotland
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