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Scots Greys Memorial

 

Postcard published by John R Russel of Edinburgh (JRRE)  -  Royal Greys'  Memorial in West Princes Street Gardens

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Scots Greys Memorial

This statue is beside Princes Street in West Princes Street Gardens, opposite the junction with Frederick Street. 

It commemorates the Royal Scots Greys who left Edinburgh in 1899 to fight  in the South African War.  It was unveiled by Lord Rosebery on 16 November 1906

This postcard was posted in Edinburgh on 25 September 1916.  It includes some interesting figures and street furniture

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  Postcard published by John R Russel of Edinburgh (JRRE)  -  Royal Greys'  Memorial in West Princes Street Gardens ©

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   Postcard published by John R Russel of Edinburgh (JRRE)  -  Royal Greys'  Memorial in West Princes Street Gardens ©

 

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Unveiling  -  Nov 1906

  Postcard  -  M Wane & Co  -  Unveiling of the 'Scots Grey Memorial  -  Edinburgh, November 1906 ©

 

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