Tour Scotland Photograph Thomas Hunter Cox Gravestone Western Cemetery Dunde Tayside

Tour Scotland photograph of the Thomas Hunter Cox Gravestone in Western Cemetery, Dundee, Scotland. Thomas Hunter Cox was a partner of Cox Brothers of Dundee and Lochee, a large linen and jute weaving firm. He died in January 1892, aged 73.



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Old Photograph High Street Dundee Scotland

Old Photograph of the High Street in Dundee, Scotland.

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Old Photograph Tay Railway Bridge Dundee Scotland

Old Photograph of the Tay Railway Bridge over the Firth of Tay at Dundee, Scotland. The Tay Bridge is a railway bridge approximately two and a quarter miles long that spans the Firth of Tay in Scotland, between the city of Dundee and the suburb of Wormit in Fife.



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Old Photographs The Royal Research Ship Discovery Dundee Scotland

Old photograph of the RRS Discovery doing her sea trials in the River Tay by Dundee, Scotland. The RRS Discovery was the last wooden three-masted ship to be built in Britain. Designed for Antarctic research, she was launched in 1901. Her first mission was the British National Antarctic Expedition, carrying Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton on their first, successful journey to the Antarctic, known as the Discovery Expedition. She is now the centre piece of visitor attraction in her home, Dundee.

Old photograph of the RRS Discovery now located in the River Tay by Dundee, Scotland.

Old photograph of the RRS Discovery now located in the River Tay by Dundee, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Winter Photographs Setting Sun Dundee December 17th

Tour Scotland Winter photograph shot today of the setting sun by Dundee, Scotland. Shot these photographs just as the sun began to set this afternoon, behind the Tay Railway Bridge.

Tour Scotland Winter photograph shot today of the setting sun by Dundee, Scotland.

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The High Girders: Tay Bridge Disaster, 1879. On 28 December, 1879, the 13 raised spans at the centre of the Tay Bridge, the "high girders", fell, taking with them 160 yards of the bridge, and a railway train with 75 men, women and children on board. This tragically ended the dream of Thomas Bouch, recently knighted for his work on the bridge, and to some extent the unparalleled reputation of British engineering in works of this kind. This book tells the story of the construction of the Tay Bridge from its planning, through its brief moment of triumph followed by disaster and the grim aftermath. It recreates every character and ingredient of this man-made catastrophe, and evokes the drama of the fatal night. The High Girders: Tay Bridge Disaster, 1879.

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Tour Scotland Wild And Stormy Windy Tay Estuary Dundee November 26th

Tour Scotland video shot today of the wild and stormy Tay Estuary in Dundee, Scotland. Shot this video at dusk. In the background you can see a train crossing the Tay Railway Bridge. Wild and stormy this afternoon.

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The High Girders: Tay Bridge Disaster, 1879. On 28 December, 1879, the 13 raised spans at the centre of the Tay Bridge, the "high girders", fell, taking with them 160 yards of the bridge, and a railway train with 75 men, women and children on board. This tragically ended the dream of Thomas Bouch, recently knighted for his work on the bridge, and to some extent the unparalleled reputation of British engineering in works of this kind. This book tells the story of the construction of the Tay Bridge from its planning, through its brief moment of triumph followed by disaster and the grim aftermath. It recreates every character and ingredient of this man-made catastrophe, and evokes the drama of the fatal night. The High Girders: Tay Bridge Disaster, 1879.

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Tour Scotland Photograph RRS Discovery Dundee November 17th

Tour Scotland photograph shot this afternoon of The Royal Research Ship Discovery at Discovery Point, Dundee, Scotland. Misty and overcast when we arrived this afternoon in Dundee. The RRS Discovery was the last wooden three-masted ship to be built in Britain. Designed for Antarctic research, she was launched in 1901. Her first mission was the British National Antarctic Expedition, carrying Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton on their first, successful journey to the Antarctic, known as the Discovery Expedition. She is now the focus of visitor attraction in her home in Dundee, Scotland.

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Old Photograph Whitehall Street Dundee Scotland

Old photograph of Whitehall Street, Dundee, Scotland.

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Old Photograph Reform Street Dundee Scotland

Old photograph of Reform Street, Dundee, Scotland. The street was named after the Reform Act of 1832. The Act was a response to many years of people criticising the electoral system as unfair. For example, there were constituencies with only a handful of voters that elected two Members of Parliament to Parliament. In these constituencies, with few voters and no secret ballot, it was easy for candidates to buy votes. Yet towns like Manchester that had grown during the previous 80 years had no Members of Parliament to represent them. In 1831, the House of Commons passed a Reform Bill, but the House of Lords, dominated by Tories, defeated it. There followed riots and serious disturbances in London, Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Yeovil, Sherborne, Exeter and Bristol, England. In Britain, King William IV lost popularity for standing in the way of reform. Eventually he agreed to create new Whig peers, and when the House of Lords heard this, they agreed to pass the Reform Act. Rotten constituencies were removed and the new towns given the right to elect Members of Parliament, although constituencies were still of uneven size. However, only men who owned property worth at least £10 could vote, which cut out most of the working classes, and only men who could afford to pay to stand for election could be MPs. This reform did not go far enough to silence all protest.



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Tour Scotland Photographs Dundee From Tayport

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Dundee from near Tayport, in Fife, Scotland. Dundee is located on the north bank of the Firth of Tay, which feeds into the North Sea. Dundee is connected to North Fife via the Tay Road Bridge.

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Dundee from near Tayport, in Fife, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of Dundee from near Tayport, in Fife, Scotland.

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Old Photograph Dock Street Dundee Scotland

Old photograph of Dock Street, Dundee, Scotland. Dundee was second only to Edinburgh in terms of commercial prosperity. Most early trade was by sea and Dundee was ideally located on shipping routes to and from the Baltic and North European ports due to being closer than Edinburgh by two days sailing.



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Tour Scotland Photographs Stained Glass Windows Dundee

Tour Scotland photograph of a stained glass window in St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Dundee, Scotland. St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in the city of Dundee, Scotland. It is the Cathedral and administrative centre of the Diocese of Brechin in the Scottish Episcopal Church. Built on the site of the medieval seat of power in the area, the castle which formerly stood on the site had been besieged by the armies of William Wallace, Andrew de Moray and later by Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence. The stronghold was destroyed during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. A tiny portion of the castle still remains within the Cathedral grounds.

Tour Scotland photograph of a stained glass window in St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Dundee, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph of a stained glass window in St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Dundee, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photographs St Roque's Altar Dundee

Tour Scotland photograph of St Roque's Altar in Dundee, Scotland. Originally St Roque's Church stood in the Blackscroft area of Dundee. In the 1950's it was closed and the altar and war memorial were moved to St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in Dundee.

Tour Scotland photograph of St Roque's Altar in Dundee, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photographs Howff Graveyard Dundee October 2nd

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of the Howff Graveyard in Dundee, Scotland. Overcast and often rainy today. Graveyard though, was brightened up by some flowers in bloom. This burial ground was formerly part of the lands of the Greyfriars granted by Mary Queen of Scots to the burgh of Dundee in 1564. The name Howff which means, meeting place, derives from the fact that the Dundee Incorporated Trades met here until 1776.

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of the Howff Graveyard in Dundee, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of the Howff Graveyard in Dundee, Scotland.

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Tour Scotland Photograph George Kinloch Statue Dundee October 2nd

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of the George Kinloch statue in Dundee, Scotland. George Kinloch of Kinloch, was outlawed for the advocacy of popular rights on 22nd December 1819. Proclaimed member for Dundee in the first reformed parliament 22nd December 1832. Born Dundee 1775, died London 1833. Statue Erected by public subscription to commemorate a signal triumph of political justice, 3rd February 1872. This statue is located outside McManus Galleries.

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Tour Scotland Photographs McManus Galleries Dundee October 2nd

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of McManus Galleries in Dundee, Scotland. Very overcast with some rain today in Dundee. McManus Galleries is a Gothic Revival-style building, which houses a museum and art gallery with a collection of fine and decorative art as well as a natural history collection. This building was designed by the architect George Gilbert Scott, who was an expert for the restoration of mediaeval churches and advocate of the Gothic architectural style.

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of McManus Galleries in Dundee, Scotland.

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Undiscovered Dundee. History in Dundee is not a visible thing as it is in other cities such as Edinburgh or York. There are not many places in Dundee today where it is possible to stand and take in a view that would be instantly recognisable to a visitor from another century decades of wanton destruction in the name of progress have seen to that. Undiscovered Dundee is an anthology of this lost civic inheritance. It is the story of forgotten disasters and buried heritage, of harmless eccentrics and brutal murderers, of heroes and villains, of strange events and everyday landmarks. It tells of the Dundonians who time has erased, those who stayed and made a difference to their city and those who left and made an impact on a larger stage. Sometimes the story ventures far from Dundee and sometimes it tells of what happened when the world, in the form of everyone from writers to royalty, from presidents to pop stars, came to the Scottish city. Yet it is always Dundee itself that binds the story together a city that, despite appearances, is alive with history. Undiscovered Dundee.

Tour Scotland Video Jampionships Flower And Food Festival Dundee September 2nd

Tour Scotland video shot today of the World Jampionships at the Food and Flower Festival in Dundee, Scotland. World Jampionships where the best jam in Scotland, the UK and the rest of the world was announced. Willie Macleod of Scottish Preserves announced the winner for the world’s Berry Best jam maker. Overall champion of the best Raspberry Jam in the World was Trisha Gagnon, Jam n Music from Chilliwack, BC, Canada.

Tour Scotland photograph shot today of one of the local winners at World Jampionships at the Food and Flower Festival in Dundee, Scotland. Winner of best Scottish Homemade Raspberry Jam, UK homemade category was Mrs D Stewart of Broughty Ferry.

Scottish Homemade.
1st Mrs D Stewart, Broughty Ferry. Dundee.
2nd Mrs Anne Simpson, Alyth. Perthshire.
3rd Mrs Ruth Hazell, Rattray. Perthshire.

English Homemade.
1st Riley Bridgewater, Henfield, West Sussex.
2nd Sue Prickett, Carnforth , Lancs.
3rd Lori Reich, Teignmouth, Devon.

Overseas Homemade.
1st Sandra Harrison, Durban South Africa.
2nd Janice Bobic, Burnaby, Canada.
3rd Mandy Aucamp, Molteno, South Africa.

Scottish Artisan.
1st Heather Hills Honey Farm, Bridge of Cally. Perthshire.
2nd The Speckled Hen, Tealing. Angus.
3rd Cairnie Fruit Farm, Cupar. Fife.

English Aristan.
1st Alweston Jam and Chutney Empire, Syerbourne, Dorset (also the winner of UK Artisan)
2nd Chef on The Run Foods, Hay–on-Wye. Herefordshire.
3rd Susie’s Preserves Ltd, Newbury, Berkshire.

Overseas Artisan.
1st Jam n Music from Chilliwack, BC, Canada.
2nd Berry Nice Berry Co, Molteno, South Africa.

Scottish Hotel, Restaurant, Bed and Breakfast.
1st Mrs Jillian Merrouche, Gilmore House, Blairgowrie. Perthshire.
2nd Neal Robertson, Tannochbrae Tearoom, Auchtermuchty. Fife.
3rd Eileen McBain, Old Stables, Alyth. Perthshire.

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Tour Scotland Video Scottish Piper Flower Festival Dundee

Tour Scotland video of a Scottish Piper at the Food and Flower Festival in Dundee, Scotland. A piper outside the Courier tent at the festival. Dundee Flower and Food Festival is organised and run by Dundee City Council.

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Tour Scotland Video Music Flower Festival Dundee September 2nd

Tour Scotland video shot today of music at the Food and Flower Festival in Dundee, Scotland. The Kate Gieben Band today in Dundee. Kate Gieben is a powerful and passionate jazz - blues singer who packs a lot of soul. In this wee video she is singing, " It don't mean a thing "

It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing
(doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah)
It don't mean a thing all you got to do is sing
(doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah)
It makes no difference
If it's sweet or hot
Just give that rhythm
Everything you've got
It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing
(doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah)
It don't mean a thing all you got to do is sing
(doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah)
It makes no difference
If it's sweet or hot
Just give that rhythm
Everything you've got
It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing
(doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah)

It makes no difference
If it's sweet or hot
Just give that rhythm
Everything you've got
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing
It don't mean a thing all you got to do is sing
(doo-ah)
It makes no difference
If it's sweet or hot
Just give that rhythm
Everything you've got
Don't mean a thing all you've gotta do is swing
It don't mean a thing all you've gotta do is sing
It makes no difference
If it's sweet or hot
Give that rhythm
Everything you've got
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing
(doo-ah, dooooo-aaaaah)
Don't mean a thing

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Tour Scotland Photographs Black Watch Memorial Dundee

Tour Scotland photograph of the Black Watch Memorial in Dundee, Scotland. A rainy and overcast afternoon at the larger than life bronze statue of a Black Watch soldier which stands at Powrie Brae against the backdrop of the Angus countryside and commemorates the sacrifice of over 440 soldiers of the fourth and fifth Battalion Black Watch who died in the Second World War. The Black Watch lost nearly 1400 men during WW2, almost a third of them from the fourth and fifth battalions.

Tour Scotland photograph of the Black Watch Memorial in Dundee, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph of the Black Watch Memorial in Dundee, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph of the Black Watch Memorial in Dundee, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph of the Black Watch Memorial in Dundee, Scotland.

Tour Scotland photograph of the Black Watch Memorial in Dundee, Scotland.

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