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Elgin Collection

Elgin, a place steeped in history and diverse experiences

Background imageElgin Collection: Metope. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the batlle betwe

Metope. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the batlle betwe
South metope XXX. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the batlle between the Centaurs and the Lapiths. 5th c. BC. Athens. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin Cathedral, Elgin, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Elgin Cathedral, Elgin, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageElgin Collection: Elevated view of Elgin Cathedral, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK

Elevated view of Elgin Cathedral, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK

Background imageElgin Collection: Pluscarden Abbey, Pluscarden, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland

Pluscarden Abbey, Pluscarden, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland. Part of Box 1 Boswell Collection Series of Abbeys. Date: circa 1900

Background imageElgin Collection: CHICAGO MOTOR CLUB, c1917. The Elgin Six, of the Chicago Motor Club, reporting

CHICAGO MOTOR CLUB, c1917. The Elgin Six, of the Chicago Motor Club, reporting on road conditions across the country. Photograph, c1917

Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin Cathedral, Moray, Scotland

Elgin Cathedral, Moray, Scotland. Part of Box 1 Boswell Collection Series of Abbeys. Date: circa 1900

Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin Cathedral, Elgin, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Elgin Cathedral, Elgin, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageElgin Collection: The Bearers of the Canopy over King George V, during the annointing at his coronation ceremony in

The Bearers of the Canopy over King George V, during the annointing at his coronation ceremony in 1910 (print)
2915351 The Bearers of the Canopy over King George V, during the annointing at his coronation ceremony in 1910 (print); (add.info.: From left to right, Earl Cadogan, Duke of Roxburghe)

Background imageElgin Collection: Old Map of the Counties of Elgin and Nairn from the Philips Handy Atlas of 1882

Old Map of the Counties of Elgin and Nairn from the Philips Handy Atlas of 1882
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Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, Goodmayes, London, England. Date: 1907

Elgin Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, Goodmayes, London, England. Date: 1907

Background imageElgin Collection: Sunderland SR3 2 Map

Sunderland SR3 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Sunderland SR3 2

Background imageElgin Collection: Postcode Sector Map sheet 32 Aberdeenshire

Postcode Sector Map sheet 32 Aberdeenshire
This Postcode Sector Map (sheet 32) displays all of the first part of the postcode and the first number of the second part, or Inward Code, (eg EX20 3) for Aberdeenshire

Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin Cathedral, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK

Elgin Cathedral, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK

Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin, Scotland

Elgin, Scotland

Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin Victorian period

Elgin Victorian period

Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin Marbles, British Museum, London

Elgin Marbles, British Museum, London

Background imageElgin Collection: The Elgin Marbles, British Museum, Victorian period

The Elgin Marbles, British Museum, Victorian period

Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin Cathedral, Scotland

Elgin Cathedral, Scotland

Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin Cathedral Victorian period

Elgin Cathedral Victorian period

Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin Watches Advert

Elgin Watches Advert
Full page advertisement for Elgin 14 karat gold ladies watches designed by Callot Soeurs Date: 1929

Background imageElgin Collection: Victor Alexander Bruce, 9th Earl of Elgin, 13th Earl of Kincardine, 1849 -1917

Victor Alexander Bruce, 9th Earl of Elgin, 13th Earl of Kincardine, 1849 -1917, aka Lord Bruce until 1863
745811 Victor Alexander Bruce, 9th Earl of Elgin, 13th Earl of Kincardine, 1849 -1917, aka Lord Bruce until 1863. British politician who served as Viceroy of India

Background imageElgin Collection: Burning the 'Clavie'at Burghead, Elgin (engraving)

Burning the "Clavie"at Burghead, Elgin (engraving)
1053433 Burning the " Clavie" at Burghead, Elgin (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning the " Clavie" at Burghead, Elgin)

Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin Cathedral, Elgin, Moray, Scotland

Elgin Cathedral, Elgin, Moray, Scotland. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageElgin Collection: Scotland: Elgin, the High Street (b / w photo)

Scotland: Elgin, the High Street (b / w photo)
5204225 Scotland: Elgin, the High Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elgin, the High Street)

Background imageElgin Collection: Older girl helps her younger sister read a book

Older girl helps her younger sister read a book - formal studio portrait taken on 17th May 1930. The girls are Vera and her sister Doris Dingley

Background imageElgin Collection: Elginn Parisienne watches

Elginn Parisienne watches
Advertisement for Elgin Parisienne Watches. Elegant Art Deco woman displaying diamond-set watches designed by Callot. Illustration from Delinator magazine June 1929. Artist anon Date: 1929

Background imageElgin Collection: Members of the New Parliament (engraving)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Background imageElgin Collection: Gallery of Athenian Antiquities (engraving)

Gallery of Athenian Antiquities (engraving)
605397 Gallery of Athenian Antiquities (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of The Penny Magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge)

Background imageElgin Collection: The Earl of Elgin (colour litho)

The Earl of Elgin (colour litho)
612612 The Earl of Elgin (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Elgin, He has decided where Churches disagree, 27 April 1905)

Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin, The High Street (b / w photo)

Elgin, The High Street (b / w photo)
2794769 Elgin, The High Street (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elgin, The High Street)

Background imageElgin Collection: British Museum - Elgin Room (engraving)

British Museum - Elgin Room (engraving)
611140 British Museum - Elgin Room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Museum - Elgin Room.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Background imageElgin Collection: New Members of the House of Commons, Heroes of the Conflict (b / w photo)

New Members of the House of Commons, Heroes of the Conflict (b / w photo)
1100115 New Members of the House of Commons, Heroes of the Conflict (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Members of the House of Commons)

Background imageElgin Collection: Public arms: Elgin; Hereford (engraving)

Public arms: Elgin; Hereford (engraving)
6008948 Public arms: Elgin; Hereford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elgin; Hereford)

Background imageElgin Collection: Pluscardine Abbey (engraving)

Pluscardine Abbey (engraving)
818700 Pluscardine Abbey (engraving) by Nattes, John Claude (c.1765-1822) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pluscarden Abbey is a Roman Catholic Benedictine monastery south-west of Elgin)

Background imageElgin Collection: Disderi Portrait Mosaic of English Luminaries of the 1860s

Disderi Portrait Mosaic of English Luminaries of the 1860s
Collage Mosaic photograph by Disderi reproduced on a carte de visite showing well-known English luminaries of the period (the 1860s)

Background imageElgin Collection: Victor Alexander Bruce (1849-1917), 1st Son of the 8th Earl of Elgin (Canada), 1851

Victor Alexander Bruce (1849-1917), 1st Son of the 8th Earl of Elgin (Canada), 1851

Background imageElgin Collection: JAPANESE TOWN HOUSE

JAPANESE TOWN HOUSE
The house in Yedo (Tokyo) occupied by Lord Elgin during his diplomatic mission to Japan Date: 1858

Background imageElgin Collection: ELGINS MISSION - 4

ELGINS MISSION - 4
Lord Elgins diplomatic mission to Japan : interview between the British delegation and the Japanese ministers Date: 1858

Background imageElgin Collection: ELGIN IN JAPAN 1858

ELGIN IN JAPAN 1858
Lord Elgins diplomatic mission to Japan : exchange of powers with the Japanese commissioners Date: 1858

Background imageElgin Collection: SOCIAL / TOKYO TEA GARDEN

SOCIAL / TOKYO TEA GARDEN
Tea garden at Yedo (Tokyo) visited by diplomats of Lord Elgins mission to Japan Date: 1858

Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin Cathedral

Elgin Cathedral is a historic ruin in Elgin, Moray, north-east Scotland. Date: circa 1850s

Background imageElgin Collection: Moray IV30 1 Map

Moray IV30 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Moray IV30 1

Background imageElgin Collection: Elgin Cathedral. Creator: Unknown

Elgin Cathedral. Creator: Unknown
Elgin Cathedral. Elgin Cathedral in Moray, north-east Scotland, was established in 1224. The seat of the Bishops of Moray, it fell into disuse after the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century

Background imageElgin Collection: James Bruce, Lord Elgin, (1811-1863), 19th century

James Bruce, Lord Elgin, (1811-1863), 19th century. British colonial administrator and diplomat. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, (1900)

Background imageElgin Collection: Cathedral of Elgin, 1845

Cathedral of Elgin, 1845. Elgin Cathedral is a historic ruin in Elgin, Moray, north-east Scotland. The cathedral is dedicated to the Holy Trinity and was established in 1224 From Old England

Background imageElgin Collection: Western doorway of Elgin Cathedral, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, 1908-1909

Western doorway of Elgin Cathedral, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14

Background imageElgin Collection: Porch of the chapter house, Elgin Cathedral, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd

Porch of the chapter house, Elgin Cathedral, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd
Porch of the chapter house, Elgin Cathedral, Scotland, 1924-1926. The seat of the Bishops of Moray, Elgin Cathedral was completed in the late 13th century

Background imageElgin Collection: South metope XXXI. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the b

South metope XXXI. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the b
South metope XXXI from the Parthenon marbles depicting part of the battle between the Centaurs and Lapiths. 5th century BC. Athens. British Museum. London. United Kingdom



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Elgin, a place steeped in history and diverse experiences. From the intricate Metope Parthenon marbles depicting a battle between gods and giants to the stunning Elgin Cathedral in the Highlands of Scotland, this town offers a glimpse into its rich heritage. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Morayshire, Scotland, Elgin boasts not only architectural wonders like Pluscarden Abbey but also vibrant communities that thrive within its boundaries. However, it is not just serene beauty that defines this town; it has witnessed unfortunate incidents as well. One such incident was a road accident involving a bus on Elgin Avenue in London. But let's focus on the positives - an elevated view Cathedral showcases its grandeur against the backdrop of Moray's scenic charm. This magnificent structure stands tall as a testament to centuries gone by. On another note, we meet Lynne Bowley from Elgin with her beloved Bracco Italiano named Cooper. They were crowned Best of Breed winners at Crufts 2023 held at NEC Birmingham – an achievement worth celebrating. Speaking of Crufts, back in 2016, there was another proud moment for Elgin when their representative claimed the coveted title of Best of Breed at this prestigious dog show. Beyond these accolades and landmarks lies an enchanting Victorian period that adds character to every corner of Elgin. The architecture and ambiance transport you back in time while strolling through its streets. Lastly, we cannot forget about the controversial yet captivating display known as the Elgin Marbles housed within London's British Museum. These ancient Greek sculptures have sparked debates over ownership and cultural heritage for years. Whether you're exploring historical sites like Elgin Cathedral or enjoying moments at renowned events like Crufts or even pondering upon art controversies surrounding the famous marbles – one thing is certain: Elgin leaves no stone unturned when it comes to offering unique experiences that captivate the imagination.