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Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland, 1858. Unveiling of a cannon captured by the British during the Crimean War. The ceremony took place...in the presence of two thousand of the principal inhabitants of Seaham and neighbourhood. The interesting trophy-a 36-pounder, weighing 66½ cwt. - was erected on a stone pedestal and placed in the centre of "The Green, " which has been laid out as a public promenade, and faces the sea. Near to the spot was erected a platform for the accommodation of Lady Londonderry and her visitors, who arrived shortly after one o'clock - the Earl and Countess Vane, Lord Ravensworth, Lord A. Vane Tempest, the Countess of Portarlington, and the Misses Longley arriving first in an omnibus-carriage drawn by four greys, and followed by a second carriage in which was Lady Londonderry and the Bishop of Durham. Having ascended the platform, Lady Londonderry stepped to the front, and gave the signal for displaying the gun, which was covered by a large naval ensign. At this moment her Ladyship's private band struck up "God Save the Queen, " and a salute of twenty-one guns was fired by the coast-guard men. This was followed by loud cheering...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph captures the grand inauguration of a Russian gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland, in 1858. The event took place in the presence of over two thousand local residents, who gathered to witness the unveiling of this significant trophy. The impressive 36-pounder cannon, weighing an impressive 66½ cwt., was erected on a stone pedestal in the centre of 'The Green,' a newly laid-out public promenade, facing the sea. Lady Londonderry, accompanied by her esteemed guests, including the Earl and Countess Vane, Lord Ravensworth, Lord A. Vane Tempest, the Countess of Portarlington, and the Misses Longley, arrived at the scene shortly after one o'clock. They made their way to a platform set up for their accommodation, where Lady Londonderry signaled for the gun to be revealed. As she did so, her private band played 'God Save the Queen,' and a salute of twenty-one guns was fired by the coast-guard men. The crowd erupted in cheers, marking the triumphant inauguration of this Russian gun, which had been captured by the British during the Crimean War. This historic moment was recorded in the 'Illustrated London News' of 1858, providing a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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