Tuesday 16 October 2012

William McGonagall's Walk Riverside Drive Dundee

William McGonagall's Walk - Riverside Drive - Dundee

 
 
 
 
McGonagall's Walk, Riverside Drive Dundee.
 
 
The Greyfriars sign just inside the entrance to the Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh.
William McGonagall's name is the last one listed.
 
 
 
 
William McGonagall's Gravestone attached to the wall in Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh.
The stone reads:
 
William McGonagall
Poet and Tragedian
Died 2nd September 1902
Buried near this spot
 
"I am your Gracious Majesty
ever faithful to Thee,
William McGonagall, The Poor Poet,
That lives in Dundee"
 
W. McG. 6th Sept. 1877
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Thursday 11 October 2012

Monday 8 October 2012

Sir Winston Churchill Plaque Dundee

Sir Winston Churchill Plaque - Dundee

 
 
 
The Sir Winston Churchill plaque, corner of Nethergate and Marketgait, Dundee.

The Sir Winston Churchill plaque reads:
 
Sir Winston Churchill
Prime Minister 1940 - 1945 and 1951 - 1955
Member of Parliament for The City of Dundee
From 9th May 1908 to 15th November 1922
This Plaque Was Erected To Commemorate
The Centenary Of His Election
9th May 2008
 
Remember Winston Churchill
 
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Unveiled by Winston Churchill's Daughter
The Lady Soames LG, DBE.
 
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(Mary Spencer-Churchill)

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Saturday 6 October 2012