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"Same as last, showing Seaforth Highlanders"

"British Troops marching past International Admirals, Jubilee Day, Candia, Crete - Welsh Fusiliers"

"Italian Troops in ditch, Candia"

"Parade of Turkish soldiers in Candia on the Sultan's birthday"

"Seaforth Guard relieving Welsh Fusilier Guard on international Redoubt, Candia"

"Seaforths firing a salute on Jubilee Day, ramparts, Candia"

"Detachment of Seaforths marching out to repair water supply cut by insurgents"

"Ditto"

"Christian Cretans & British Officers on coast near Candia"

"Market Place, Candia"

"Admiral & his Captains on British Man of War"

"Mahometan shop at Candia"

"Group of Mahometans at Candia"

"Christian insurgents on British Man-o-War, Candia harbour"

"Turkish Officers, gardens in Candia"

"Turkish Governor's House, Candia"

"Funeral at Mahometan Cemetary outside town-gate, Candia"

"Street in Candia. Deserted Christian shops"

"Greek Hospital used as British Barracks, Candia"

"Men-of-war outside Candia harbour. Standia in distance"

"Candia from ramparts"

"Candia Harbour, Crete"

"Candia Harbour, Crete"

I've come across another photo album of my Grandfather's, made up of photos he took when serving with the Seaforth Highlanders during their time in Crete in 1897 as part of an international peacekeeping force. There were two companies of the Seaforths based in Candia (now modern day Heraklion), as well as one battalion of the Welsh-Fusiliers and six mountain guns artillery. There were also two companies of the Seaforths based in Canea. Other countries making up this peacekeeping force were from Austria and Hungary, France, Germany, Italy and Russia. The photos are of mixed quality, and I have tried to improve them were possible. I am happy to do close ups for anyone if required. The descriptions are exactly as they are in the album, written in my grandfather's hand. Enjoy!