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The Great City Meeting at Guildhall - (Exterior), 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great City Meeting at Guildhall - (Exterior), 1850....a meeting was held in the Guildhall, [in London], which was crowded to excess...Mr. Masterman moved the first resolution, declaring the recent conduct of the Pope unjustifiable, and an unprecedented interference with her Majesty's supremacy...Mr. Cummings moved the second resolution, expressing a belief that the nation owed all its greatness, under Divine Providence, to its deliverance from the ecclesiastical dominion of Rome...Mr. Laurie moved an addition, expressing indignation and alarm at the introduction ol Romish principles and practices into the services of the Established Church by many of the clergymen of that and other dioceses, and that greater danger is to be apprehended from unfaithful teaching within the Church, than from any open hostility from without'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph, titled 'The Great City Meeting at Guildhall - (Exterior), 1850,' depicts a significant moment in British history as thousands of citizens gathered in London's iconic Guildhall to express their concerns regarding the growing influence of Catholicism in the Church of England and the country as a whole. The image, captured in black and white, portrays an enthusiastic crowd, predominantly composed of men, dressed in Victorian attire, including top hats and frock coats. The meeting was instigated by the controversial actions of Pope Pius IX, who had asserted his authority over the secular rulers of various states, challenging Queen Victoria's supremacy. The first resolution, proposed by Mr. Masterman, denounced the Pope's actions as unjustifiable. The second resolution, put forth by Mr. Cummings, expressed the belief that the nation's greatness was due to its separation from the ecclesiastical dominion of Rome. An addition to the second resolution, moved by Mr. Laurie, expressed indignation and alarm at the introduction of Romish principles and practices into the Church of England by some clergymen. The demonstration, which was extensively covered by the Illustrated London News, represented a patriotic outcry against the perceived threat to the established Protestant faith and the British monarchy. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the profound impact of religious and political tensions during the 19th century, and the collective determination of the British people to protect their values and traditions.
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