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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    AFTER WILSON & HAY (ACTIVE 1853-55)

    'The new Castle, Balmoral'

    Mar 1854

    Albumen print | 15.0 x 21.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2906048

    Photograph of the construction of the new Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Immediately in front of the castle lie building materials enclosed within a high metal fence. Builder's scaffolding may be seen on the top right of the castle roof. Hillsides in the background.

    • Creator(s)

      After Wilson & Hay (active 1853-55) (photographer)

      William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

    • 15.0 x 21.0 cm (image)

    • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • Scotland
              • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
                • Balmoral Castle [Aberdeenshire]
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Construction
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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