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Banqueting House, Whitehall. Distribution of Her Majestys Maundy, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
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Banqueting House, Whitehall. Distribution of Her Majestys Maundy, c1841. Artist: Henry Melville
Banqueting House, Whitehall. Distribution of Her Majestys Maundy, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices. Proprietors & Trustees of the Metropolitan Buildings, by Joseph Mead. [Joseph Mead, London, c1841]
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Alexandrina Victoria Banqueting House Beefeater Beefeaters Ceremony Charity Distributing Distribution Empress Of India Group Of People Henry Henry Melville Inigo Inigo Jones Jones Joseph Mead Mead Melville Pensioner Queen Of Great Britain And Ireland Queen Victoria Shepherd Th Shepherd Thomas Hosmer Thomas Hosmer Shepherd Victoria Whitehall Whitehall Palace Yeoman Of The Guard Yeoman Warder Yeomen Warders City Of Westminster Maundy Money
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This print captures a historic moment at the Banqueting House in Whitehall, London. The scene depicts the Distribution of Her Majesty's Maundy, an annual ceremony that took place around 1841. Painted by artist Henry Melville, this image is part of the collection "London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices" by Joseph Mead. The grandeur of the Banqueting House is evident as it serves as the backdrop for this significant event. A group of elegantly dressed women and men are gathered inside, witnessing or participating in this solemn occasion. Among them are pensioners who have come to receive charity and maundy money from Queen Victoria herself. Inigo Jones' architectural masterpiece shines through in every detail, showcasing its timeless beauty even in this engraving from the 19th century. The Yeoman Warders, commonly known as Beefeaters, stand proudly alongside other individuals fulfilling various roles during this ceremony. This photograph offers a glimpse into Victorian England's rich history and traditions. It transports us back to a time when such ceremonies were held with great pomp and circumstance within these hallowed walls. As we admire this print today, we can appreciate both its artistic value and its historical significance in capturing a moment that reflects the cultural heritage of London's past.
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