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Grand National Archery Meeting on the Race-Ground, Shrewsbury, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Grand National Archery Meeting on the Race-Ground, Shrewsbury, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Grand National Archery Meeting on the Race-Ground, Shrewsbury, 1854. During the shooting of the arrows at the hundred yards distance, and which occupied until nearly two o'clock, the number of visitors to the field rapidly increased: a large concourse of spectators, including a great number of gaily-dressed ladies, were merrily engaged in crossing and re-crossing the shooting-ground, aa they followed the archers in their "overs" from opposite target to target...The shooting re-commenced after luncheon, the ladies taking their places at the targets...The numbers specified for them to shoot each day were, four dozen at sixty yards, and two dozen at fifty yards...The scene was now of a most animating and interesting description - nearly the whole length from the one side of the race course to the other presenting a formidable front of archers...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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Grand National Archery Meeting on the Race-Ground, Shrewsbury, 1854
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is an intriguing photograph that captures the excitement and energy of a popular archery event during the Victorian era. The image, taken at the Grand National Archery Meeting in Shrewsbury, England, shows a large crowd of spectators gathered around the shooting range, with archers in the foreground taking aim at their targets. The scene depicted in the photograph took place during the shooting of arrows at the hundred yards distance, an event that attracted a vast number of visitors. The photograph describes the increasing number of visitors, including many gaily-dressed ladies, who were eagerly following the archers as they completed their "overs" from one target to another. The shooting resumed after lunch, and the ladies took their places at the targets. They were required to shoot a specified number of arrows each day, which included four dozen at sixty yards and two dozen at fifty yards. The photograph beautifully captures the animated and interesting scene that unfolded as nearly the entire length of the racecourse was filled with archers. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the social and recreational activities of the Victorian era. The Grand National Archery Meeting was a popular event that attracted large crowds, and this image provides a tangible connection to that history. The scene is one of excitement, community, and the simple pleasure of participating in a beloved pastime.
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