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The military review - the camp at Chobham
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The military review - the camp at Chobham
The military review - the camp at Chobham. The troops returning to their encampment after a field-day, 1853.Coloured tinted lithograph by Edmund Walker after Louis Haghe (1806-1885), published by Ackermann and Co, 8 Oct 1853.In addition to providing practical training for the Army, Chobham Camp was designed to be a military spectacle entailing splendid royal reviews. Lord Hardinge credited Prince Albert with the formation of the camp and the royal family visited it frequently. A number of marquees and small tents were erected on Magnet Hill, the camp Headquarters, which served as a banqueting hall and suite of apartments for the royal party and distinguished guests.Even before the camp was complete, it had become part of the social ?Season?, attracting crowds on their way to the Ascot Races. Once the regiments had arrived, Chobham drew large numbers of visitors who flocked to witness this exhibition of British military prowess with its glittering array of uniforms. In an attempt to profit from the huge popularity of Chobham Camp, a number of artists and printmakers produced pictorial souvenirs whilst The Illustrated London News published a diary of each days events. Date: 1853
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1806 1853 1885 Ackermann Addition Chobham Edmund Encampment Haghe Practical Providing Returning Review Tinted Walker
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This image, titled "The Military Review - The Camp at Chobham," showcases a moment of respite during the grand military spectacle that took place at Chobham Camp in 1853. The troops, dressed in their finest uniforms, are returning to their encampment following a day of field training. The camp, established under the direction of Lord Hardinge and with the support of Prince Albert, was not only a venue for practical military training but also a grand display of British military prowess. Situated on Magnet Hill, Chobham Camp was adorned with marquees and small tents, which served as a banqueting hall and apartments for the royal party and esteemed guests. The camp's popularity soared even before its completion, drawing large crowds on their way to the Ascot Races. The camp's allure extended beyond its military significance, as it became a significant social event of the time. This is evident in the throngs of visitors who gathered to witness the daily proceedings. In response to the camp's immense popularity, numerous artists and printmakers produced pictorial souvenirs, while The Illustrated London News published a daily account of each event. This coloured tinted lithograph by Edmund Walker, after Louis Haghe, is a testament to the grandeur and significance of Chobham Camp during this period in British history.
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