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Granvale Church - collecting evergreen for Christmas 1869
Front cover of Christmas Supplement to The Illustrated London News, showing Victorian men, women and children receiving evergreen from a trader outside to decorate the church for Christmas. Date: 1869
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A Scene from Granvale Church: Collecting Evergreen for Christmas, 1869 (Front Cover of The Illustrated London News Christmas Supplement) As the holiday season approached in late 19th century England, the excitement and anticipation of Christmas were palpable. This image, taken from the front cover of The Illustrated London News Christmas Supplement in 1869, beautifully encapsulates the spirit of the season during this era. The photograph shows a bustling scene outside Granvale Church, where Victorian men, women, and children eagerly collect evergreen sprigs from a trader. Evergreen was a popular decoration during Christmas time, symbolizing the continuity of life amidst the winter's barrenness. The trader, dressed in a warm coat and hat, stands at the ready with a large basket of evergreen, ready to distribute the precious foliage to the eager crowd. The women, dressed in their finest Victorian attire, hold baskets and bags to collect the evergreen, while children, bundled up against the cold, cling to their parents or skip about, seemingly filled with joy and wonder. The men, in their heavy coats and hats, stand nearby, engaged in conversation or simply observing the scene. Inside the church, the warm, inviting glow of the gaslights illuminates the interior, beckoning the congregation to gather for the upcoming holiday services. The scene outside, with the evergreen collection, serves as a reminder of the importance of community and tradition during the Christmas season. This photograph, a captivating snapshot of a bygone era, transports us back in time to the 1860s and invites us to experience the magic and wonder of a Victorian Christmas.
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