Memorial works
Following Albert’s premature death, Victoria commissioned the creation of photographs and decorative objects that memorialised her beloved husband
GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)
Stirling Castle from the back walk
1870Albumen print | 9.0 x 5.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2620063
Photograph of Stirling Castle with the side of the King's buildings overlooking the steep escarpments of Castle Hill. Further down the cliff, runs a path winding diagonally through the frame.
The crag on which Stirling Castle was built forms part of the Stirling Sill which is formed from quartz-dolerite. Following completion of the construction of the castle during the early 12th century, the outcrop became known as Castle Hill. Generations of members of Scottish Royalty have occupied the Castle until the close of the 16th century when the castle became a military garrison.
Creator(s)
George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)
9.0 x 5.9 cm (image)
17.5 x 13.2 cm (whole object)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- Scotland
- Stirlingshire [Scotland]
- Stirling [Scotland]
- Stirling Castle [Scotland]
- Stirling [Scotland]
- Stirlingshire [Scotland]
- Scotland
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Domestic architecture
- Castles
- Domestic architecture
- Architecture
- Places