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Silver Jubilee visit of HM Queen Elizabeth, 1977
Unknown, 1977, Photograph
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Silver Jubilee visit of HM Queen Elizabeth, 1977
Silver Jubilee visit of HM Queen Elizabeth, 1977
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12547
Title
Silver Jubilee visit of HM Queen Elizabeth, 1977: Queen Elizabeth at Craigmillar
Description
Queen Elizabeth smiles as she greets a crowd of people. She is talking to some children and is holding a small bunch of flowers. Amongst the crowd, a small child waves a flag and someone holds a camera to their face to take a photograph of the Queen.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1977
Size
23.6 x 30.2 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Queen and members of her family spent five days in Edinburgh in May 1977 as part of her Silver Jubilee Tour. The people of Edinburgh enjoyed two public holidays during her visit, one marking Victoria Day and another special day for the Queen's Silver Jubilee. A programme of events was organised including Royal Processions through the city and fireworks on Calton Hill.
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