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Modern Athenians plate 1 - EdinburghAlexander Youngson on the left hand plate, approaching John Sheriff, alias Dr. Syntax, on the right hand plate. Youngson was apparently not happy about being depicted with Dr
Modern Athenians plate 17 - EdinburghMr Robert Burt (d. 1839) a merry hearted physician, approaching Mr Roger Aytoun (d. 1843). Both men expecting rain and carrying each an umbrella
Modern Athenians plate 8 - EdinburghJohn Irvine (d. 1839) beautifully described as a " creeping figure, of too solid flesh, so sadly restricted in locomotion". Facing him is Captain Hugo Arnot (d)
Modern Athenians plate 6 - EdinburghJohn Jeffrey (1775-1848) the younger and only brother of Francis, Lord Jeffrey, facing Charles Kilpartick Sharpe (1781-1851) a long resident of Edinburgh, eccentric in ways and dress
Modern Athenians plate 2 - EdinburghRev. David Dickinson (1780-1842) of St, Cuthberts church, approaching and shaking hands with Rev. Robert Candlish (died 1873) of St Georges Church
Modern Athenians plate 32 - EdinburghMr David Tweedie and his brother John Tweedie (c. 1773-1847) on the Streets of Edinburgh. Both brothers partners in law
ITALIAN AIR ATTACKNorth Africa : Italian aircraft destroy a British armoured column and shoot down the planes which seek to prevent them, including antiquated Gladiator biplanes Date: August 1940
Mitsubishi F1M2 Model 11 Pete -despite its antiquated appearance, the F1M shipboard scout performed stalwartly thoughout the war
Modern Athenians plate 26 - EdinburghThomas Maitland, Lord Dundrennan (1792-1851) a Scottish lawyer and judge, approaching Adam, Lord Anderson (1797-1853) solicitor-General, Dean of Faculty, and judge
PZL P-11 -initially flown in August 1931, these antiquated fighters were pitted against the Luftwaffe when Germany invaded Poland and sustained heavy losses
Liore 130 -antiquated as it looked, the type was carried aboard the larger French warships and served well thoughout the war
Modern Athenians plate 29 - EdinburghWilliam Burn Callender (d. 1854) of Prestonhall, walking the same Edinburgh street as Sir Charles Gs Menteath, a Baronet of the Shire of Dumfries
Modern Athenians plate 27 - EdinburghWilliam Gallaway (d. 1851) accountant, approaching Patrick Neill (1776-1851) a printer, florist, gardening author, naturalist and useful citizen Date: 1847
Modern Athenians plate 18 - EdinburghTwo judges, The Hon. Patrick, Lord Robertson (1793-1855) and The Right Hon. John Hope, Lord Justice-Clerk (1794-1858) meet on the streets of Edinburgh
Modern Athenians plate 33 - EdinburghMr Patrick Shaw (1796-1872) lawyer and monoped, passing Hercules Robertson (Lord Benholme) (1796-1874) lawyer and Sheriff of Renfrewshire, on the streets of Edinburgh
Modern Athenians plate 13 - EdinburghJohn, Lord Cuninghame (1783-1854) approaching Adam, Lord Gillies (1766-1842), both lawyers, judges and Whigs. Both carry umbrellas
Modern Athenians plate 16 - EdinburghTwo members of the Faculty of Advocates, Mr Robert Forsyth (c. 1764-1845) meeting on the streets of Edinburgh with Mr John Shank More (c. 1784-1861)
Modern Athenians plate 24 - EdinburghMr George Thompson (1757-1851) noted collector of the Music of Scotland and a friend of Robert Burns. approaching J F Williams (1785-1846) a teacher of drawing and a painte"
Modern Athenians plate 14 - EdinburghAdam Duff (d. 1840) Sheriff of Midlothian approaching The Hon. Henry, Lord Cockburn (1779-1854) Two legal gentleman, the former a confirmed Tory, the later with Whig sentiments
Modern Athenians plate 20 - EdinburghMr Alexander Kidston (1762-1850) approaching Mr. John Jardine (1777-1850), Sheriff of Ross and Cromarty, on the streets of Edinburgh
Modern Athenians plate 31 - EdinburghJohn Marshall (Lord Curriehill) (1794-1868) a Scottish judge, passing Robert Whigham (1795-1849) Sheriff of Perthshire on the streets of Edinburgh
Modern Athenians plate 23 - EdinburghA serious faced Rev. John Ferguson (d.1854) of St. Peters Episcopal Chapel (never known to smile) approaching the Right Rev. Charles H. Terrot (1790-1872) Episcopal Bishop of Edinburgh
Modern Athenians plate 34 - EdinburghThe Rev. Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847) Scottish mathematician and a leader of the Free Church of Scotland, passing fellow churchman Rev
Modern Athenians plate 3 - EdinburghLieut-General Ainslie (1776-1839) An ex military man and collector of old coinage, port and china who resided in South Frederick Street, approaching Bindon Blood of Cranacher
Caudron G-3 BiplaneCaudron G-3, French two seat fighter of somewhat antiquated design : note the cut-out in the upper wing where the observer can stand to fire his machine-gun
Westminster Abbey / 1800Antiquated scene with the Abbey at the end of the street