Cathedral septcentenary celebrations

Date Added: 24 April 2008 Year: 1924 Institution Name: dnhhl Cat No: ◀ | 2006_210 | ▶ Picture No: 2379

Black and white photograph of a lady, in 16th century costume, handing a dead chicken to a man. Stall with rabbits etc visible behind, plus several onlookers in 1920s dress. Apparently taken during the cathedral's septcentenary celebrations in 1924. Written on back: "? centenary celebrations of Dornoch Cathedral. Fete held in cathedral square 192? Mrs Menzies Blarich Rogart, a stall holder, handing a chicken to Dr MacLachlan, Provost of Dornoch. Tita Sutherland at right."

Dimensions: Width 214mm - Height 158mm

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Mrs Menzies was Janet née Middleton (1872-1953) wife of Captain James Menzies (1871-1943). Jessie, as she was known, was born at Omarama sheep station in New Zealand. Her name crops up frequently in the Northern Times in reports philanthropic endeavours in the county.
Comment left on 17 August 2020 at 11:24 by Christina Perera Many thanks for the interesting background information on Mrs Menzies Administrator

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