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Coronation decorations for Royal Visit
Watson, J. B., 1937, Photograph
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Coronation decorations for Royal Visit
Coronation decorations for Royal Visit
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7445
Title
Coronation decorations for Royal Visit of George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Princes Street
Description
Large crowds have gathered at the edges of Princes Street to watch a procession. Two trams are travelling along Princes Street at the junction with The Mound. A decorated column has been erected beside the Royal Scottish Academy building. A group of people wearing the same fancy dress costumes stand in the wide road. They are wearing wide brimmed white hats and the costume gives the impression that they are riding horses. A man wearing a cap stands in the foreground and has turned to watch the action.
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Watson, J. B.
Date
1937
Size
8.8 x 11.1 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
George VI was crowned in May 1937 following the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in 1936. In July 1937 he came to Edinburgh with Queen Elizabeth and their daughters on his first state visit to Scotland. The programme of events included the presentation of keys to the city to their majesties, state processions, a rain-soaked garden party, a Scottish Youth Rally and firework displays.
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