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Soiree of the Social Science Association at Westminster Hall, 1862. Creator: Smyth
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Soiree of the Social Science Association at Westminster Hall, 1862. Creator: Smyth
Soiree of the Social Science Association at Westminster Hall, [London], 1862. The National Association for the Promotion of Social Science...[issued] cards of invitation in such numbers that, within half an hour after the doors opened, the building was thronged to a degree that rendered locomotion a difficult performance. The company...dispersed about the various parts of the building, which were thrown open on the occasion...The House of Commons...was invaded in every part. The Treasury benches bore decidedly more beauty, if less wisdom, than upon ordinary occasions, and ladies took the chair at all hours throughout the evening...one might almost imagine that "women's rights" had been ceded, and that the feminine portion of the creation had been admitted to a full participation in the blessings of the representative system...The great feature of the evening, however, was Westminster Hall...[which] had been made an integral part of the new building...Far down as the eye could reach it rested on a dense mass of flags, figures, flowers, and gay colours, the whole thrown into brilliant relief by pillars supporting crowns of flame. Overhead the lines in the noble roof stood out so clearly that the ribs appeared to cross each other like latticework'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph, titled "Soiree of the Social Science Association at Westminster Hall, London, 1862," by Smyth, offers a glimpse into an extraordinary event that took place in the heart of London over a century and a half ago. The National Association for the Promotion of Social Science had issued a multitude of invitations, resulting in an unprecedented turnout within mere minutes of the doors opening. The throngs of attendees filled the building to capacity, making movement a challenge. The House of Commons was infiltrated in every corner, with the Treasury benches showcasing more beauty than usual, albeit with less wisdom. The evening saw ladies taking the chair at various hours, almost giving the impression that women's rights had been conceded, allowing them to fully participate in the democratic process. The true highlight of the evening, however, was Westminster Hall. Transformed into an integral part of the new building, it was a breathtaking sight. The hall was adorned with a dense mass of flags, figures, flowers, and vibrant colors, all illuminated by pillars supporting crowns of flame. The ribs of the roof stood out clearly, creating a stunning latticework effect. The Soiree of the Social Science Association at Westminster Hall was an unforgettable event, a testament to the power of knowledge and the allure of the unfamiliar. This photograph serves as a fascinating reminder of a time when the boundaries of tradition were challenged, and the potential for progress was limitless.
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