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Royal Wedding 1923 - Heath Robinson humour
A Great Grand Stand. A comfortable suggestion for viewing future Royal Weddings by William Heath Robinson. An onlooker manages to balance a cosy armchair on top of a lamp post complete with rice throwing machine, a parasol (or umbrella), megaphone and a tasty pie and bottle of wine for sustenance. Published in The Bystander Royal Wedding Number, celebrating the marriage of the Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923. Date: 1923
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A Grand Stand for Royal Weddings: A Humorous Vision by William Heath Robinson This whimsical print by renowned British illustrator, William Heath Robinson, captures the excitement and anticipation of a Royal Wedding day in 1923, as depicted in "A Great Grand Stand." The scene showcases an imaginative onlooker, who has gone to great lengths to secure the best view of the upcoming nuptials between the Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Heath Robinson's humorous contraption includes a comfortable armchair, perched precariously atop a lamp post, complete with various essentials for the long wait. An umbrella or parasol shields the viewer from the elements, while a megaphone ensures they don't miss a single word of the ceremony. A rice-throwing machine is at the ready to join in the celebrations, and a tasty pie and bottle of wine provide sustenance for the dedicated observer. Published in The Bystander Royal Wedding Number, this delightful illustration encapsulates the spirit of the event and the unique British sense of humor. Heath Robinson's intricate and imaginative contraptions were a staple of the magazine, and this piece remains a testament to his artistic talent and inventiveness. The print's intricate details and playful humor continue to captivate audiences, making it a cherished piece of history and a reminder of the joy and excitement surrounding the Royal Wedding of 1923.
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