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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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12596
Title
Silver Jubilee visit of HM Queen Elizabeth, 1977
Description
Four young people in fancy dress are walking in a parade in Edinburgh. They wear tunics, capes and winged helmets and carry shields and axes. Many people have congregated in a large open space behind them.
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Unknown
Date
1977
Size
22 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.
A Pageant of Scottish Youth was held at Meadowbank Stadium on May 25th 1977. This image shows the Shetland contingent. The pageant included music and dancing, sporting and athletic events and arts and craft exhibits.
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The Royals in Edinburgh
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Meadowbank
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