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Royal crowns and sceptre

Symbols of imperial Majesty: St Edward's Crown, with 444 precious stones, remains one of the senior Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, being the official coronation crown. Imperial State Crown, symbolises the sovereignty of the monarch, there have been several versions since the 15th century, similar to that of St Edward's Crown, but shorter and encrusted with jewels, precious gems, diamonds, pearls, sapphires, emeralds and rubies. State Crown of Queen Mary Consort of King George V of England. Imperial Crown of India, was the crown of three British sovereigns as Emperors of India during the final decades of the Indian Empire. Date: 1935

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Alnmouth coastal village and holiday resort, view from Church Hill

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Alnmouth coastal village and holiday resort, view from Church Hill
Northumberland, England, UK
Duncan Usher
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Auld Brig o'Doon, Ayr, Scotland

The Brig o Doon (Bridge of Doon) - a late medieval bridge used as the setting for the final verse of the Robert Burns's poem Tam o Shanter. The bridge is located near Alloway in South Ayrshire and crosses the River Doon. The bridge is allegedly the inspiration for the name of the musical 1947 Brigadoon by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. Date: 1910s

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection