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Inauguration of the Statues of Nelson and Wellington, on Southsea Common, 1850. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
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Inauguration of the Statues of Nelson and Wellington, on Southsea Common, 1850. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Inauguration of the Statues of Nelson and Wellington, on Southsea Common, [Hampshire], 1850. Ceremony near Portsmouth: Lieutenant Governor, Lord Frederick Fitzclarence, before giving up command of the Garrison, said he would like to present two statues as a token of regard and good feeling to the town and its inhabitants; the statues were of the England's national heroes, one of Lord Nelson and the other of the Duke of Wellington to be mounted on Southsea Common near where Lord Nelson embarked to win and die at the Battle of Trafalgar and the Duke of Wellington sailed from Portsmouth to conduct the War in the Spanish Peninsula. The statues were unveiled on the 18th June amidst a concourse of 50, 000 spectators'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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In this historic photograph from 1850, taken by renowned English photographer Ebenezer Landells, we witness the inauguration of the statues of Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington on Southsea Common in Hampshire, near Portsmouth, England. The statues, presented by Lieutenant Governor, Lord Frederick Fitzclarence, prior to his departure from command, were a token of regard and good feeling towards the town and its inhabitants. The two national heroes, Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington, were mounted on Southsea Common, a significant location as it was where Lord Nelson embarked to win the Battle of Trafalgar and where the Duke of Wellington sailed from to conduct the War in the Spanish Peninsula. The unveiling ceremony attracted an impressive crowd of 50,000 spectators, as depicted in this image. The statues stand proudly beneath a festal arch, surrounded by various military personnel and horsemen, while banners and flags wave in the background. The Duke of Wellington, also known as the 'Iron Duke,' is shown on horseback, while Lord Nelson, the 'Admiral Lord Nelson,' is depicted with his signature hat atop his head. This photograph, published in the Illustrated London News, is a testament to the historical significance of these two great British figures and the deep connection between the military, the people, and their heroes. The architectural feature of the iron archway adds an additional layer of grandeur to the scene, making this a truly captivating image from the 19th century.
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