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The London Scottish Volunteers, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
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The London Scottish Volunteers, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
The London Scottish Volunteers, 1862. Mr. James M'Kissock, of Bread-street, Cheapside, writes complaining that in the article on the rise and progress of the London Scottish Volunteers in our last Number no mention was made of the important services which he has rendered to the corps. He states that, after the failure of the movement on the part of the Highland and Caledonian Societies to form a Scottish corps in the metropolis, he put his shoulder to the wheel, unknown to, and unaided by, either of these societies and formed a band from amongst the young Scots of the City. He breathed the breath of life into the corps by presenting Lord Elcho with a list of the names of young Scotchmen engaged in the wholesale warehouses in the City who were ready to join the volunteer movement and become members of a London Scottish Corps. This, he says, gave practical shape to the scheme and set matters in a train of active operations. Nor were his exertions confined to the management of the corps and the recruiting its ranks for he was the first man chosen to drill a squad of the London Scottish, which he continued to do so long as he remained in connection with the corps'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph, taken by W. Thomas in 1862, depicts The London Scottish Volunteers, a Scottish military corps formed in response to the growing tensions between England and Scotland during the Victorian era. The London Scottish Volunteers were established when efforts by the Highland and Caledonian Societies to create a Scottish corps in London failed. Enter James M'Kissock, a young Scottish entrepreneur based in Cheapside, London. Unbeknownst to the Societies, M'Kissock took it upon himself to breathe life into the corps. He rallied young Scots working in the City's wholesale warehouses and presented Lord Elcho with a list of potential recruits, giving practical shape to the scheme and igniting a wave of active operations. M'Kissock's role extended beyond recruitment, as he was also the first man chosen to drill the London Scottish Volunteers. His dedication and commitment were instrumental in the corps' early success. This photograph captures a moment in history, showcasing the camaraderie and spirit of the London Scottish Volunteers as they prepared for drills and training sessions. The image is a testament to the power of individual initiative and the importance of community in times of uncertainty.
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