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The Peace Illumination: the French Embassy, Albert-Gate, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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The Peace Illumination: the French Embassy, Albert-Gate, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Illumination: the French Embassy, Albert-Gate, 1856. London celebrations to mark the end of the Crimean War. In a fit of old-boyish excitement...the old gentlemen of England determined to make the people "jolly, " to give them a grand spectacle, such as children and savages love, and to immolate the War-demon in the several parks of the metropolis in a shower of rockets and Roman candles, and amid a gush of blue and crimson flame...it was resolved to celebrate the auspicious birthday of the Queen and the inauspicious Treaty of Peace on the same evening...Ten, and probably twenty, thousand pounds worth of gunpowder and other combustibles was thus expended...to teach the people, we suppose, how much more rational and pleasant it is to put gunpowder to such uses than to employ it in the demolition of Russian fortresses, or in the restoration of the equilibrium of Europe'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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The Peace Illumination: The French Embassy, Albert-Gate, 1856, is an evocative image capturing the jubilant atmosphere of London's celebrations marking the end of the Crimean War. The photograph, taken in 1856, depicts the French Embassy at Albert-Gate, illuminated by an array of colorful lights and fireworks. The scene is a testament to the old gentlemen of England's determination to bring joy to the people after years of conflict. The Illumination was a grand spectacle, with an estimated ten to twenty thousand pounds worth of gunpowder and combustibles expended in a single night. The event aimed to teach the people the pleasures of peace, as opposed to the destruction of Russian fortresses or the chaos of war. The metropolis came alive with fireworks, creating a vibrant display of blue and crimson flames that filled the night sky. The Illumination was a significant moment in London's history, marking the end of a long and arduous war. The image captures the sense of relief and joy that came with the signing of the Treaty of Peace, and the hope for a brighter future. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the power of unity and the importance of celebrating peace, a message that remains relevant today. The creator of this photograph remains unknown, but the image has been preserved in the annals of history, providing a glimpse into the past and the collective memory of a city and its people.
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