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Edinburgh Collection (page 3)

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Princess Kyra, Russia

Princess Kyra, Russia
Princess Kyra (1909 - 1967) - Russian Royal Family. The second daughter of Grand Duke Kyrill of Russia (1876 - 1938), who was the Grandson of Tsar Alexander II

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Flying Scotsman, pulling out of Kings Cross

The Flying Scotsman, pulling out of Kings Cross
The Flying Scotsman pulling out of Kings Cross station at the start of its 392 mile non-stop to Edinburgh. The journey took just under eight hours in 1933

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Scottish American War Memorial, West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland

Scottish American War Memorial, West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland. Dedicated to the men who answered The Call in 1914 to fight in the First World War Date: circa 1920s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Visit of the Duke of Edinburgh to Edlington - onlookers

Visit of the Duke of Edinburgh to Edlington - onlookers
A group of expectant ladies (Mother, Grandmothers and their young children) awaiting the arrival of the Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to Edlington, South Yorkshire. Date: circa 1955

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Royal Yacht Britannia - card issued to commemorate launch

Royal Yacht Britannia - card issued to commemorate launch
Postcard published to commemorate the launch of the Royal Yacht Britannia and portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Ednburgh. Date: circa 1953

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Princess Andreas (Andrew) of Greece

Princess Andreas (Andrew) of Greece
Princess Andrew of Greece (1885-1969), formerly Princess Alice of Battenberg, great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria via her mother, Princess Victoria of Hesse

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Summerside Street, Leith, Midlothian

Summerside Street, Leith, Midlothian
Summerside Street, Leith, Edinburgh, near Newhaven, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1917

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Main Street, Newhaven, Midlothian

Main Street, Newhaven, Midlothian
Main Street, Newhaven, Edinburgh, near Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. Showing the Peacock Hotel Date: 1906

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Old Roman Bridge, Brunstane, Midlothian

Old Roman Bridge, Brunstane, Midlothian
Old Roman Bridge, Brunstane, Edinburgh, near Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1904

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Forth Bridge, Edinburgh, Midlothian

The Forth Bridge, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1909

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten announcement of his engagement

Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten announcement of his engagement
Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten (Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, consort to Queen Elizabeth II of Britain). At the age of 26

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: WW2 Poster -- Don t Waver, Help Wavell

WW2 Poster -- Don t Waver, Help Wavell
Dont Waver, Help Wavell. En---ds War Weapons Week, 17-24 May 1940. War saving photolithographic poster, published by The National Savings Committee, London, The Scottish Savings Committee

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Queen Elizabeth II - Royal Tour of Australia - Alice Springs

Queen Elizabeth II - Royal Tour of Australia - Alice Springs
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leaving the home of Mrs Elsie Jenkins in Alice Springs after viewing her famous collection of opals. Date: 1963

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Harry Prices investigations into Helen Duncan

Harry Prices investigations into Helen Duncan
Photograph of Esson Maude recreating where she sat during sitting with the Scottish medium Helen Duncan at the sance venue in Edinburgh, January 1933

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Modern Athenians plate 17 - Edinburgh

Modern Athenians plate 17 - Edinburgh
Mr Robert Burt (d. 1839) a merry hearted physician, approaching Mr Roger Aytoun (d. 1843). Both men expecting rain and carrying each an umbrella

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Clarence House, London

Clarence House, London
Exterior of Clarence House, London, then the town residence of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Edinburgh Industrial School, Liberton, Gardening

Edinburgh Industrial School, Liberton, Gardening
Inmates gardening at Dr Guthries Original Industrial School for Boys, Liberton, Edinburgh. Date: circa 1899

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh, Scotland

The Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh, Scotland (interior, the entrance to the shrine) - housed in a re-developed barrack block in Crown Square, at the heart of Edinburgh castle

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Duke of Edinburgh taking over HMS Magpie at Malta

The Duke of Edinburgh taking over HMS Magpie at Malta
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, being met by Lt.-Cmdr A. Harber (sp?) at the time he took over command of HMS Magpie at Valletta harbour in Malta. Date: 1950

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Construction of the Dean and Gloucester bridges

Construction of the Dean and Gloucester bridges
An Engraving of the construction and centering of both the Dean Bridge in Edinburgh and the Gloucester Bridge in western England. Date: 1838

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Royal Tour of Ghana

The Royal Tour of Ghana
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on a tour of Ghana, showing their arrival and welcome at Accra airport, and various scenes from the tour itself

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Waverley Steam Train

Waverley Steam Train
A steam locomotive on one of the platforms of Waverley Railway Station, Edinburgh, Scotland. Date: 1930s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: King George IV at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, Scotland

King George IV at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, Scotland
Reception of King George IV at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, Scotland - 15th August 1822. Date: 1822

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: 1953 FA Cup Final

1953 FA Cup Final
At Wembley Stadium, the Queen, with the Duke of Edinburgh and FA Secretary Sir Stanley Rous either side of her, presents a Cup-winners medal to Stanley Matthews of Blackpool

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Queen wearing the imperial crown

The Queen wearing the imperial crown, members of the royal family, and maids of honour, on the balcony at the palace for the fly-past of the RAF following her Coronation on 2nd June 1953. 1953

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Members of the Royal Family at Covent Garden

Members of the Royal Family at Covent Garden
A gala opera performance at Covent Garden is attended by the Queen and the President of Portugal (in the centre). To the left is the Queen Mother and behind her are Sir Anthony and Lady Eden

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II

Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II
Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten who were married at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947. 1947

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Street scene in Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland

Street scene in Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
A street scene in the Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland, showing people outside the shop of Allan Ramsay (not to be confused with his house, which is on Castle Hill)

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Statue of Field Marshal Haig - Edinburgh Castle

Statue of Field Marshal Haig - Edinburgh Castle
A statue of Field Marshal Haig on horseback at the Esplanade, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland. Field Marshal Douglas Haig

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Modern Athenians plate 21 - Edinburgh

Modern Athenians plate 21 - Edinburgh
John Menzies (d. 1843) of Pitfodels, being approached by Rev. Thomas Guthrie (1803-1873) of Old Greyfriars Church, Scottish churchman and philanthropist, promoter of the ragged schools

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Modern Athenians plate 8 - Edinburgh

Modern Athenians plate 8 - Edinburgh
John 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)

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Royal Scots Rifles

Royal Scots Rifles
THE ROYAL SCOTS 4th and 5th Battalions Queens Edinburgh Rifles

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Edinburgh / Midlothian

Edinburgh / Midlothian
The heart of Midlothian - the old Tolbooth or prison, from which Walter Scott took the name of his novel published in 1818

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Edinburgh / Arthurs Seat

Edinburgh / Arthurs Seat
Arthurs Seat, as seen from St. Leonards

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Edinburgh / New Town 1880S

Edinburgh / New Town 1880S
Edinburgh: New Town from the Castle

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Lner Coronation (Colour

Lner Coronation (Colour
The London and North Eastern Railways Coronation express from London to Edinburgh, hauled by the Commonwealth of Australia locomotive

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: William Hedleys engine

William Hedleys engine, 1813. Listed in RE Bleasdales Locomotive Engines catalogue, entry 1259. Long held at Crag Head, Newcastle and photographed there in 1881

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Advert, Thomas Rankine & Sons, Shoes, Edinburgh

Advert, Thomas Rankine & Sons, Shoes, Edinburgh
Advert for Thomas Rankine & Sons, Wholesale Shoewarehousemen and Importers, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Advert, J & G Cox Ltd, Gorgie Mills, Edinburgh, Scotland

Advert, J & G Cox Ltd, Gorgie Mills, Edinburgh, Scotland
Advert for J & G Cox Ltd, Gorgie Brand Scotch Glue manufacturers, Gorgie Mills, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Advert, A W Buchan & Co, Stoneware Manufacturers, Portobello

Advert, A W Buchan & Co, Stoneware Manufacturers, Portobello
Advert for A W Buchan & Co, Stoneware Manufacturers, Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Surrender of Mary, Queen of Scots at Carberry Hill 1567

Surrender of Mary, Queen of Scots at Carberry Hill 1567
Battle of Carberry Hill, near Musselburgh, East Lothian, a few miles east of Edinburgh, Scotland. A number of Scottish lords objected to the rule of Mary

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery 1890

Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery 1890
View of the worm tubs, where spirit vapour is condensed, at Andrew Usher & Co, in Edinburgh. Date: 1890

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: McNabs tree transplanter, as used in Edinburgh

McNabs tree transplanter, as used in Edinburgh
McNabs tree transplanter, as used by him in the Royal Scottish Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, Scotland. Date: circa 1850

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Holyrood Palace & Abbey

Holyrood Palace & Abbey
A distant view of the Palace of Holyrood House and Holyrood Abbey, seen from St. Anthonys Chapel in Queens Park, Edinburgh, Scotland. Date: 1950s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Cover design, county map of Hampshire

Cover design, county map of Hampshire for cyclists and tourists, in a series entitled Cruchleys County Maps of England, published by Gall & Inglis of London and Edinburgh. Date: early 20th century

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Changing the Guard, Edinburgh Castle, Midlothian

Changing the Guard, Edinburgh Castle, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1920s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: The Castle & Ross Fountain, Edinburgh, Midlothian

The Castle & Ross Fountain, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1920s

Background imageEdinburgh Collection: Atmospheric view of Edinburgh, Scotland

Atmospheric view of Edinburgh, Scotland
An atmospheric view of Edinburgh, Scotland, with the Scott Monument and the Waverley Hotel visible in the distance



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