In Memoriam - A Forgotten Story
Hear how Alice Meredith Williams made a most significant contribution to the Scottish National War Memorial.
About In Memoriam - A Forgotten Story
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25th February 2020 26th February 2020 27th February 2020 plus 1 more date(s), see below for more info |
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| 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm | |
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Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NG |
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| Included in normal admission | |
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The Scottish National War Memorial was opened in 1927.
The top artistic talent of the day were employed for its interior decoration and amongst these was Alice Meredith Williams who made a most significant contribution. Her role in this magnificent building is largely forgotten, but today the record will be set straight.
Additional Dates: 26 February 2020, 27 February 2020, 28 February 2020
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