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George VI Royal party driving up High Street, 1937
Unknown, 1937, Photograph
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George VI Royal party driving up High Street, 1937
George VI Royal party driving up High Street, 1937
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Title
George VI Royal party driving up High Street to St Giles Cathedral for Order of the Thistle service, 7th July 1937
Description
George VI and his entourage travel up the High Street in Edinburgh watched by crowds who have gathered on either side of the road. Two carriages pulled by horses follow a white horse and its rider up the route. Bunting and flags are strung from the buildings and across the road.
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Unknown
Date
1937
Size
25.9 x 30.6 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Thistle Chapel was designed by Sir Robert Stodart Lorimer, and added to the south-east corner of St Giles Kirk in 1909-11. It is a private chapel for the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, hosting its ceremonies and services. The Order of the Thistle is the highest honour in Scotland. Opinions vary as to its origins, but the order certainly dates from at least the 15th century, and possibly as far back as the 9th. The honour fell out of use around the time of the Reformation and was revived first by James II and VII in 1687, and then again by Queen Anne in 1703. The order is bestowed on Scottish men and women who have held public office or made a significant contribution to the nation.
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