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Celebration of Palm Sunday in the Hall of Sackville College, East Grinstead, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Celebration of Palm Sunday in the Hall of Sackville College, East Grinstead, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Celebration of Palm Sunday in the Hall of Sackville College, East Grinstead, [Sussex]. 1850. This Hall, until lately used as a scullery, is a spacious lofty room with an open oak roof of three bays, the lower part panelled with dark oak, and having a gallery of the same material at the west end. The walls are ornamented with...shields bearing the arms of the various branches of the Dorset family. A large open chimney, with a blazing wood fire, is on one side; across the upper end and down the centre is placed a massive oak table. Around this were collected the aged inhabitants of the village, assembled to partake of the abundant and substantial fare provided for them by the amiable and much-respected warden. The branches of willow with which the walls were tastefully ornamented...indicated the festival they have assembled to celebrate'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph, taken from an engraving published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, depicts the celebration of Palm Sunday in the Hall of Sackville College, East Grinstead, Sussex. The Hall, which until recently served as a scullery, is a spacious and lofty room with an open oak roof of three bays. The lower part of the room is panelled with dark oak, and the gallery at the west end is made of the same material. The walls are adorned with shields bearing the arms of the various branches of the Dorset family. A large open chimney, with a blazing wood fire, is on one side of the room. Around the massive oak table, which is placed across the upper end and down the centre, are gathered the aged inhabitants of the village. The branches of willow tastefully ornament the walls, indicating the festival they have assembled to celebrate. The scene portrays a traditional British celebration during the 19th century. The Hall serves as a charity institution, providing shelter and sustenance for the destitute and elderly. The abundant and substantial fare, provided by the amiable and respected warden, adds to the warmth and generosity of the occasion. The photograph captures the essence of the Victorian era, with its focus on interior design and decoration. The use of natural elements, such as the greenery from the willow branches, adds to the natural beauty of the scene. The men and women, dressed in their Sunday best, celebrate the Christian tradition of Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week. The Hall's architectural features, including the beams, panelling, and open chimney, add to the rustic charm of the scene. The large gathering of people, huddled around the table, creates a sense of community and togetherness, highlighting the importance of charity and kindness during times of poverty and hardship.
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