Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - Lancers passing Whitehall
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Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - Lancers passing Whitehall
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - Black and white lantern slide of mounted Lancers passing through Whitehall. Slide number 33 of Box 259 Date: 1897
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
1897 Anniversary Celebration Celebrations Jubilee Lancers Mounted Pageantry Passing Procession Reign Slides Tradition Whitehall
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This black and white lantern slide depicts a remarkable moment in British history: the Lancers passing through Whitehall during Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 1897. Queen Victoria, dressed in her regal attire, is seen watching the procession from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The Diamond Jubilee marked the sixtieth anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British history at that time. The late 19th century was an era of grand pageantry and tradition, and the Diamond Jubilee celebrations were no exception. Thousands of people lined the streets of London to catch a glimpse of the Queen and participate in the festivities. The mounted Lancers, an elite cavalry regiment, were a prominent feature of the procession, adding to the grandeur and spectacle of the occasion. The image captures the Lancers in mid-pass, their horses prancing and their uniforms gleaming in the sunlight. The scene is one of order and precision, reflecting the discipline and tradition that were hallmarks of the British military during this period. The horses' hooves pound the pavement as they make their way through Whitehall, creating a sense of movement and energy that is palpable even in this still photograph. The Diamond Jubilee was a significant moment in British history, and this lantern slide offers a unique glimpse into the pageantry and tradition that marked the occasion. The image transports us back to the 1890s, allowing us to experience the grandeur and excitement of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations firsthand.
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