kenmorrison Posted 17 November , 2010 Share Posted 17 November , 2010 I'm trying to identify the location of the attached photo which appears to be the aftermath of a War Memorial dedication. Any one recognise the uniforms of the two men in the bottom left? Although there is a Scottish Flag in the bunting on the left, I'm not sure that this is in the UK Any help would be welcome. Ken ps the full image is at http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/warmemscot-ftopic5913.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Foster Posted 17 November , 2010 Share Posted 17 November , 2010 Ken, on the larger photo, to the the left of the memorial is a shop window with some writing upon it. Do you know what's written ? Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffsyeoman Posted 17 November , 2010 Share Posted 17 November , 2010 I think they're policemen of some sort? Plus there's a Boy Scout in the foreground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Foster Posted 17 November , 2010 Share Posted 17 November , 2010 I think they're policemen of some sort? And what look like torrie's on their caps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 17 November , 2010 Share Posted 17 November , 2010 I'm trying to identify the location of the attached photo which appears to be the aftermath of a War Memorial dedication. Any one recognise the uniforms of the two men in the bottom left? Although there is a Scottish Flag in the bunting on the left, I'm not sure that this is in the UK Any help would be welcome. Ken ps the full image is at http://warmemscot.s4.bizhat.com/warmemscot-ftopic5913.html I think it might be the Irish Free State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7t2ndswinger Posted 17 November , 2010 Share Posted 17 November , 2010 I think they're policemen of some sort? Plus there's a Boy Scout in the foreground. And a little dog with really long ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenmorrison Posted 18 November , 2010 Author Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Ken, on the larger photo, to the the left of the memorial is a shop window with some writing upon it. Do you know what's written ? Regards Chris Above the shop front it reads "Ladies and Gentlemens Outfitters" but the other text is unreadable. I have consulted a historical clothing expert and it was her opinion that if this scene is in the UK the clothing styles would indicate a date before WW1 - hence my question about the location. The flag on the next section of bunting might be Canadian Red ensign but ????? As to the men in uniform being policemen, I wondered about that. In fact it bothers me that there is a lack of uniforms in the crowd for a War Memorial dedication. Ken p.s. why the Irish Free State? and what's a torrie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 I think it might be the Irish Free State. With a Union jack hanging from one of the lamp posts (in the full sized photo) - never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulianB Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Scotland - Scottish policemen and a Scottish flag ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulianB Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 whoops I just saw where your original posting came from, but I notice a celtic cross in the enlarged photograph too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenmorrison Posted 18 November , 2010 Author Share Posted 18 November , 2010 whoops I just saw where your original posting came from, but I notice a celtic cross in the enlarged photograph too ! Julian - no worries. That was my thinking too, but I originally posted the photo on the Scottish War Memorials Project site and the people there are usually pretty good at identifying War Memorials in Scotland - but no luck. I was hoping that the distinctive "button" (or what ever it is) on the caps of the uniformed men might be identifiable to a particular Regiment. Thanks anyway (and to everyone else who has replied) Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 I'd wondered about the date too - it looking more Edwardian than post war. Perhaps the Celtic Cross is a bit of a red herring and its not a war memorial. Perhaps the scene is something like the G V coronation celebrations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Foster Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 what's a torrie? Ken, its the liitle pom pom usually found on a Glengarry or a Tam 'O' Shanter . I'm not saying they are torrie's they jusy reminded me of them . Any chance of posting a larger full version of the image ? Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 But it is likely to be later than Jan 1908 as there were no scout troops in Scotland before then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Foster Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 A larger version of the image, on the behalf of Ken . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Foster Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Crop 1 Crop 2 Crop 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badjez Posted 18 November , 2010 Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Have you considered submitting the photo to the Police Insignia Collectors Association for them to try and identify the 'policemen'. I'm not a member but have friend who is if you are ok with me copying the picture to him. Stephen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenmorrison Posted 18 November , 2010 Author Share Posted 18 November , 2010 Have you considered submitting the photo to the Police Insignia Collectors Association for them to try and identify the 'policemen'. I'm not a member but have friend who is if you are ok with me copying the picture to him. Stephen. Thanks Stephen, please do. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badjez Posted 19 November , 2010 Share Posted 19 November , 2010 Ken, Photos forwarded. I'll let you know if I hear anything back. Stephen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr.ktrha Posted 19 November , 2010 Share Posted 19 November , 2010 I wonder if it is maybe a photo taken at the time of a Royal Visit or to celebrate the Coronation in 1911. The crowd seem well dressed and generally very happy looking, so does not seem to be a group at an unveiling of a War Memorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins2 Posted 20 November , 2010 Share Posted 20 November , 2010 borrowed this card from friend (police collector UK) Unknown Police on parade, note top of hats, similar to your post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 20 November , 2010 Share Posted 20 November , 2010 I wonder if it is maybe a photo taken at the time of a Royal Visit or to celebrate the Coronation in 1911. The crowd seem well dressed and generally very happy looking, so does not seem to be a group at an unveiling of a War Memorial. As I've already suggested in post 12! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badjez Posted 22 November , 2010 Share Posted 22 November , 2010 Ken, Your picture will appear in the Police Memorabilia Collectors Club magazine on 3rd December. Somebody there might recognise the uniform if it is indeed Police. Stephen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.TIERNEY. Posted 27 November , 2010 Share Posted 27 November , 2010 Just some observations, Judging by the women's fashions I'd reckon that photograph was taken pre-1918, if that is any help. Also there seems to be a distinct lack of electricity poles/wires which were common by 1918, There only seems to be wires going to the chimney of the 'domed' building. If it was a post WW1 commeration event I'd expect to see a lot of civvies wearing medals. Then again I could be completely wrong. Regards C.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malch Posted 27 November , 2010 Share Posted 27 November , 2010 Perhaps a Boer War memorial ? The house under construction is being made of a light-coloured sandstone - just an observation. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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