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Prince Albert laying the foundation stone of St. Marys Hospital Paddington, 1845
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Prince Albert laying the foundation stone of St. Marys Hospital Paddington, 1845
Prince Albert laying the foundation stone of St. Marys Hospital Paddington, 1845. The site of the intended building is at the North end of Cambridge-place, Cambridge-terrace, not far from the Terminus of the Great Western Railway [in London]...The trowel was then handed by the Hon. Architect, Mr. Hopper, to the Prince, who proceeded to spread the mortar, which was presented on a polished mahogany board by Mr. [George Russell] French, architect; and the stone, a block of grey granite, weighing one ton and a half, was lowered into its place amidst loud applause, the band at the same time playing " God save the Queen", which was sung by the children of the schools and the persons present, the Prince and the Bishop joining in the anthem...The portion of the building about to be erected will accommodate 150 in-door patients. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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In this photo print, we witness a momentous event in London's history - Prince Albert laying the foundation stone of St. Mary's Hospital Paddington in 1845. The scene is filled with an air of anticipation as the crowd gathers around a marquee set up at the North end of Cambridge-place, near the Terminus of the Great Western Railway. The Honorable Architect, Mr. Hopper, hands over a trowel to Prince Albert who takes center stage. With great precision and grace, he spreads mortar onto a polished mahogany board presented by architect Mr. George Russell French. As the one-and-a-half-ton block of grey granite is lowered into place amidst thunderous applause, the band strikes up "God Save the Queen", which resonates through every heart present. This engraving from Illustrated London News captures not only an architectural milestone but also showcases Victorian technology and craftsmanship at its finest. The image reveals men dressed for their respective professions and occupation - architects, builders, press members - all witnessing this ceremonial moment with utmost respect. St Mary's Hospital Paddington holds great promise as it aims to accommodate 150 in-door patients once completed. This photograph immortalizes Prince Albert's contribution to healthcare advancements during his time while highlighting his role as both consort to Queen Victoria and patron of progress. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot captured by an unknown photographer from Heritage Images collection, we are reminded that even centuries later, our admiration for those who lay foundations for better futures remains unwavering.
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