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Ball at Hawkstone, to Commemorate the Majority of Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Ball at Hawkstone, to Commemorate the Majority of Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Ball at Hawkstone, to Commemorate the Majority of Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill, 1854. Party for Rowland Clegg-Hill's 21st birthday at the family seat of Hawkstone Hall in Shropshire. The pavilion arranged for the salon de danse was erected on the terrace adjoining the Hall. The temporary apartment, 116 feet in length by 36 wide, was draped, tent-like, in scarlet and white. It was lighted by a profusion of chaste chandeliers and brackets, and the ball-room was decorated with flags and banners, the ensemble having a most picturesque and imposing effect. Messrs. Coote and Tinney's band, assisted by Mr. Walter C. Hay, of Shrewsbury, and a small staff, occupied a raised platform in the centre'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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Ball at Hawkstone - Commemorating the Majority of Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill, 1854
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is an evocative and intriguing black and white image that transports us back in time to a grand 19th century anniversary celebration. The scene takes place at Hawkstone Hall, the esteemed family seat of the Clegg Hill family in Shropshire, England. The photograph captures the momentous occasion of Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill's 21st birthday, a coming-of-age event worthy of a grand celebration. The pavilion for the salon de danse, a temporary structure measuring 116 feet in length and 36 feet in width, was erected on the terrace adjoining the Hall. The structure was draped in scarlet and white, creating a tent-like effect, and was illuminated by chaste chandeliers and brackets. The ballroom was decorated with flags and banners, adding to the picturesque and imposing effect of the scene. The entertainment for the evening was provided by Messrs. Coote and Tinney's band, assisted by Mr. Walter C. Hay of Shrewsbury, and a small staff. The musicians occupied a raised platform in the center of the room, surrounded by a sea of dancers, both male and female, dressed in their finest attire. The image, taken from the "Illustrated London News" in 1854, captures the essence of a grand British country house party, complete with gas lighting, ornate decorations, and a lively orchestra. The guests, likely a mix of politicians and prominent members of society, are seen enjoying themselves, lost in the moment, oblivious to the passage of time. The photograph is a testament to the grandeur and opulence of the past, a time when such celebrations were a symbol of wealth, status, and social connections.
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