Victory Day Parade 1919, Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Category

Library Item

Item no

9187

Title

Victory Day Parade 1919, Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Description

People have gathered on Calton Hill in Edinburgh for the Victory Day Parade. Over the trees on the Hill several city landmarks are visible namely Edinburgh Castle, the spire of the Highland Tolbooth Kirk and just below this the tower of St Giles Cathedral. Along Princes Street the Scott Monument and the clock tower of the Balmoral Hotel can be seen.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1919

Size

7.3 x 10.2 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Peace Day was celebrated across Britain and in Edinburgh on Saturday 19 July 1919. Bonfires were lit in almost all areas of the city and many people flocked to Calton Hill's vantage point to see them. The Scotsman (of Monday 21 July 1919) reported that:
"A large number of peace balloons were released in Edinburgh and elsewhere by the North British Rubber Company who offered rewards for their return by the finders. Those passing over Edinburgh in the forenoon attracted widespread attention amongst the crowds gathering for the march past of the troops".

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Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Parks

Places > Edinburgh areas > Calton Hill

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Balmoral Hotel

Places > Edinburgh Landmarks > Edinburgh Castle

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh