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Drawing the State Lottery for the last time
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Drawing the State Lottery for the last time
Drawing the State Lottery for the last time, 18 October 1826.
1826
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1820s 1826 Clerk Clerks Clock Commissioner Georgian Lion Lottery Numbers Prizes Unicorn Wheel
Drawing the State Lottery for the Last Time,
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an intriguing and historic image dating back to October 1826, captures the final moments of the traditional British State Lottery. The scene is set in a grand room adorned with ornate Georgian decor, where a man in a royal coat of arms, bearing the lion and unicorn emblems, presides over the drawing with a solemn expression. Two men in formal attire, likely commissioners, stand nearby, while a young boy eagerly watches the proceedings. The centerpiece of the room is a large table, upon which rests an ornate clock and a wheel, symbols of the passing of time and the randomness of fate. A clerk, poised with a quill pen, records the numbers as another clerk turns the wheel, releasing numbered balls into a receptacle below. The anticipation in the room is palpable, as the final numbers are drawn and the potential winners await the announcement of their fortunes. The State Lottery, which had been in operation since 1694, was a significant source of revenue for the British government, but it was also a subject of controversy due to the high cost of participation and the potential for fraud. This image captures the tradition and pageantry of the lottery drawing, as well as the sense of excitement and uncertainty that came with the prospect of winning a life-changing prize. With the passage of the Gambling Act in 1826, the State Lottery was abolished, marking the end of an era in British history. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the drawing of lottery numbers held the power to alter the course of people's lives.
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