| Collection |
Marlborough Province - down the decades from early days |
| Photographer |
McCusker, Arthur |
| Description |
A black and white photograph showing crowds of people outside the Blenheim Post Office for the commemoration of Edward VII (1841-1910) who died on 6th May 1910. The Cleghorn Memorial Rotunda is draped in black. Miller & McKay's ironmongery and furniture shop is on the left.
Written on the back in Norm Brayshaw's handwriting is: "1. Memorial service in Market Place for Edward VII see 2166". Brayshaw photograph number 2166 has not been located yet.
Photograph is stamped A.M. Hale Collection, but this is incorrect.
A scan of this photograph is to be used in the Changing European History Gallery 2 display in commemoration of the Marlborough Provincial 150th anniversary on 1 November 2009.
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Caption 81
Memorial service or commemoration in Market Place for King Edward VII. King Edward VII (1841-1910) had recently died on 6 May, 1910. He had reigned from his 1902 Coronation. The British Empire stood at its mightiest, and Britain was on top of so much of the world's great affairs, industries, development, and prosperity. It has since been dubbed the Edwardian Age, a golden age. New Zealand, and Marlborough, benefited from this prosperity. The presence of so many Marlburians in Market Place, as a mark of respect for the late King, says a great deal. The Cleghorn Rotunda stands amid it all, fittingly swathed in black cloth. Note Miller & McKay's ironmongery and furniture shop at left. 2009.067.0041
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| Object ID |
2009.067.0041 |
| Object Name |
Photograph |
| Place |
Blenheim |
| Studio |
Blenheim |
| Title |
Memorial for Edward VII in Blenheim 1910 |
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