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Royal proclamation, Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, Feb. 1952

Unknown, 1952, Photograph
Royal proclamation, Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, Feb. 1952
Royal proclamation, Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, Feb. 1952
Royal proclamation, Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, Feb. 1952
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Item no
2874
Title
Royal proclamation, Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, February 1952
Description
A Guard of Honour lines up in rows in front of the Mercat Cross on the High Street. The soldiers wear caps and hold rifles with bayonets over their shoulders. Dignitaries and officials wearing ceremonial dress stand on the platform of the Mercat Cross and address the assembled crowd.
Artist / maker
Date
1952
Size
15 x 20 cm
Type
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection