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Diamond Jubilee Procession DD97_00473
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Diamond Jubilee Procession DD97_00473
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee Procession, Green Park Arch, London, 22 June 1897. York & Son silver gelatin DOP (developing out paper) print. A public holiday was declared to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Victorias accession. Crowds lined a six mile processional route through London, with various vantage points occupied by paying and opportunistic watchers. Victoria wrote in her diary: " The cheering was quite deafening and every face seemed to be filled with joy."
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Archive Event Lamp Post People Picturing England Victorian
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This print captures the grandeur and excitement of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Procession in London on June 22,1897. The image showcases the iconic Green Park Arch adorned with flags and bunting, serving as a majestic backdrop for this historic event. In celebration of Queen Victoria's remarkable 60-year reign, a public holiday was declared, drawing massive crowds along the six-mile processional route through London. From paying spectators to opportunistic watchers, people from all walks of life gathered to catch a glimpse of their beloved queen. The atmosphere depicted in this photograph is one of pure joy and jubilation. Queen Victoria herself noted in her diary that "the cheering was quite deafening and every face seemed to be filled with joy". This sentiment is beautifully captured by Historic England's silver gelatin DOP print. As we gaze upon this archival treasure today, we are transported back in time to witness an extraordinary moment in history. The Victorian era comes alive through the meticulously detailed depiction of people lining the streets, eagerly awaiting their monarch's passing procession. This photograph serves as a testament not only to Queen Victoria's enduring legacy but also to the resilience and spirit of the British people during that period. It reminds us that even amidst great challenges or uncertainties, moments like these can unite us all in celebration and bring forth genuine happiness across countless faces.
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