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The procession in the Horticultural Society's Gardens, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The procession in the Horticultural Society's Gardens, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Great International Exhibition: The procession in the Horticultural Society's Gardens, [Kensington, London], 1862. Owing to their taking advantage of a warning which had been given against crowding too much to one or two entrances, the crowd was well disposed, and there was neither crushing nor confusion at any point of admission. The principal approach in Cromwell-road presented a most animated scene, the outside gazers forming long and thick lines, and having before them a scene amusing for its bustle and for the curious variety of persons by whom it was made up. Independently of the ordinary components of an English crowd, which is generally motley enough, there were interspersed amongst them numerous handsome foreign uniforms, the wearers of which were military musicians, who had been sent over in the most handsome manner by several Continental Sovereigns to assist at the musical performances on this occasion...Proceeding round the north-eastern end of the Horticultural Gardens, the procession entered the Exhibition building at the north end of the eastern annexe'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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1862 International Exhibition Crowds Day Out Day Trip Exposition Fountain Fountains Great London Exposition Horticultural Society Horticulture International Exhibition Of 1862 Outing Procession Processional Royal Horticultural Society Royal Horticultural Society Gardens Society Trade Fair Water Feature Water Features World Fair Worlds Fair Illustrated London News White And Black
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This photograph captures the lively scene of The Procession in the Horticultural Society's Gardens during The Great International Exhibition of 1862 in Kensington, London. The image, taken from the Illustrated London News, showcases the animated crowd gathered at the principal approach in Cromwell-road, eager to witness the grand event. Despite the large number of attendees, order was maintained as the crowd was well-disposed and there was no crushing or confusion at any point of admission. The vibrant crowd is a fascinating mix of English people and foreign visitors, with numerous handsome foreign uniforms interspersed among them. These uniforms belonged to military musicians sent over in a magnificent manner by several Continental Sovereigns to participate in the musical performances at the exhibition. As the procession proceeds round the north-eastern end of the Horticultural Gardens, it enters the Exhibition building at the north end of the eastern annexe. The excitement and anticipation in the air is palpable as the crowd eagerly awaits the spectacle that lies ahead. The photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world came together to celebrate human achievement and the wonders of nature.
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