Some members of the WWI research team of Queensferry History Group, were lucky enough to be invited to a reception on board HMS Kent, lying in Leith Docks, which was waiting to join the Jutland 100th Commemoration Day to be held in South Queensferry, 2 days later, on Saturday 28th May.
It was a very memorable evening.
It was a very memorable evening.
On Saturday 28th May the sun shone, albeit a little windy (which caused havoc with our exhibition banners) and the atmosphere was good. Princess Anne visited Queensferry to unveil a plaque dedicated to WWIOO, and spoke to several adults and children involved in the event.
Queensferry History Group had an exhibition area with Banners telling the story of the Battle of Jutland, and were also in the gazebo laid aside for Princess Anne to visit, where she met two members of our research team.
A large screen on the street relayed the ceremony at the Commonwealth Memorial in Queensferry Cemetery to the crowds of people that gathered along at the Hawes area.
The images below are reproduced with kind permission from David Molloy.
Bi-plane Flyover. Image reproduced with kind permission from Diane Job
Images below, showing the wreaths from the Memorial Service in the Cemetery, and also showing the World War I Quilt in the Priory Church Jutland Exhibition, are reproduced with kind permission from Christine Vincenti.
© Queensferry History Group 2016