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The Procession near the Church, at Rye, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The Procession near the Church, at Rye, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Procession near the Church, at Rye, 1850. State visit of Thomas Farncomb, Lord Mayor of London, to the town of Rye in Sussex. The day will be memorable in the borough annals, being marked not only by the state visit of the Lord Mayor, but by the opening of the line of railway from Ashford to Rye, which was, for this especial occasion, rendered available to the Lord Mayor and his friends...All was holiday in the town of Rye; most of the shops were closed...Flags were flying from the church...Ths bells...rang merry peals at intervals, and the population of Rye poured into the streets'. As well as Carriages with the Lord Mayor's Suite and Friends, the procession included A large number of Carriages and Horses of Gentry...Councillors on Horseback...[and] A Painted Boat on wheels, with Sailors'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This 19th-century photograph, titled 'The Procession near the Church, at Rye, 1850,' showcases a grand celebration in the historic town of Rye, Sussex, England. The occasion was marked by the state visit of Thomas Farncomb, Lord Mayor of London, and the opening of the railway line from Ashford to Rye. The day was filled with excitement, as the town came alive with holiday spirit. Most shops were closed, and flags were flying from the church, with bells ringing merry peals at intervals. The procession included a variety of carriages and horses carrying the Lord Mayor's suite and friends, as well as a large number of carriages and horses of the gentry, councillors on horseback, and even a painted boat on wheels with sailors. The image, engraved from the Illustrated London News, captures the essence of the Victorian era, with its grand procession, horsemen, and festive atmosphere. The photograph is a testament to the religious and celebratory spirit of the time, as well as the importance of social status and the role of the press in documenting significant events. The image is a valuable addition to any collection of 19th-century British history, showcasing the grandeur and pageantry of a bygone era.
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