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Proclamation of Accession

Proclamation of accession of King George V, 1910

Period:
20th Century
Description:

Black and white photograph of the proclamation of accession of King George V at Kilmarnock Cross in 1910. The photograph shows officials gathered around the statue of Sir James Shaw, which now sits across from The Dick Institute, reading the proclamation. A huge crowd, controlled by soliders, looks on at the proclamation. Two trams crammed with onlookers is in the distance.

Place of Production:
Kilmarnock
Source:
The Dick Institute
Digital Number:
RI_DI_0070534
Creation Date:
10th April 1910
Copyright:
East Ayrshire Council