Drum, used by Edinburgh Town Guard

This wooden drum was used by the Edinburgh Town Guard. It dates from the late 18th century.

Drum used by the Old Town Guard in Edinburgh

Before the introduction of police forces in the early 1800s, town guards existed in most major Scottish towns to preserve a very basic level of law and order.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-339-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.LT 23
Date:	Late 18th century
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Dimensions:	470 mm H X 410 mm Dia
What:	Drum
Subject:	Musical instruments (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Edinburgh Old Town Guard (Owner)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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