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St Andrews University of St Andrews, Fife, on the east coast of Scotland Celebrations
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St Andrews University of St Andrews, Fife, on the east coast of Scotland Celebrations
St Andrews University of St Andrews, Fife, on the east coast of Scotland Celebrations
Honorary degrees were conferred on Miss Ellen Terry on the occasion of the installation of Earl Haig as Chancellor, and Sir J M Barrie as Rector of St Andrews University
Left to right Earl Haig, Sir J M Barrie and Miss Ellen Terry in their robes
4 May 1922
4 May 1922
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This print captures a momentous occasion at St Andrews University in Fife, Scotland. The year is 1922, and the university is abuzz with celebrations as they confer honorary degrees on two distinguished individuals. Miss Ellen Terry, renowned for her exceptional contributions to the arts, receives this prestigious recognition alongside the installation of Earl Haig as Chancellor and Sir J M Barrie as Rector. The image showcases these esteemed figures standing side by side in their elegant academic robes. On the left stands Earl Haig, exuding an air of authority befitting his new role. In the center stands Sir J M Barrie, known worldwide for his beloved creation "Peter Pan" symbolizing imagination and childhood wonder. Lastly, on the right stands Miss Ellen Terry herself; a trailblazer in theater who has graced countless stages with her talent. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this photograph while emphasizing the importance of this historic event. It serves as a visual testament to St Andrews University's commitment to honoring excellence across various fields. Preserved by Central News and now made available through Europeana Photography, this remarkable snapshot offers us a glimpse into an era when academia celebrated outstanding achievements with grandeur and reverence.
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