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Officers and Privates of the Siege-Train (Royal Artillery) Passing Before the Queen, at Woolwich, 18 Creator: Unknown
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Officers and Privates of the Siege-Train (Royal Artillery) Passing Before the Queen, at Woolwich, 18 Creator: Unknown
Officers and Privates of the Siege-Train (Royal Artillery) Passing Before the Queen, at Woolwich, 1856. British troops returning from the Crimean War. The pier was formally opened by the disembarkation of nearly 1000 officers and men...The band...played a variety of enlivening airs. Thousands of persons were congregated on the piers...and down the whole road leading to the outer gates...The Royal standard and the colours of the Allied Sovereigns mounted on lofty flagstaffs lined the front of the platform, and the gangway was tastefully decorated with the favourite red, white, and blue....On the arrival there of the Crimean heroes, the troops formed into a three-quarter square and admitted them within the inclosure thus made. They then wheeled into a similar column...the seventeen companies, comprising the siege-train newly arrived, marched past in quick time.... From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph captures a historic moment in British military history as Officers and Privates of the Siege-Train (Royal Artillery) pass before Queen Victoria during their grand welcome home parade at Woolwich, England in 1856. The image commemorates the return of the brave soldiers from the Crimean War, a significant conflict that marked a turning point in the decline of the Russian Empire and the assertion of British military dominance. The scene is set against the backdrop of a bustling crowd, with thousands of onlookers gathered on the pier and lining the streets leading to the outer gates. The pier, formally opened for the occasion, is adorned with the Royal Standard and the colors of the Allied Sovereigns, adding to the grandeur of the event. Upon their arrival, the troops, who had valiantly served in the Crimean War, formed into a three-quarter square and were admitted into the enclosure. They then proudly marched past the Queen in a column, showcasing the seventeen companies of the newly arrived siege-train. The band plays a lively tune, adding to the festive atmosphere as the soldiers take their place before their monarch, who watches with pride and admiration. This photograph, taken from the pages of the Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into the pomp and pageantry of a bygone era, as well as the unwavering loyalty and dedication of the British military.
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