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Proclamation of Accession

Crowd at proclamation of accession of King Edward VIII, 1936

Description:

Crowd gathered at the proclamation of of accession for King Edward VIII at Kilmarnock Cross. King Edward VIII reigned less than a year, abdicating in December 1936 to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

Source:
The Dick Institute
Digital Number:
RI_DI_0071591
Creation Date:
24th January 1936
Copyright:
East Ayrshire Council