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Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - Lancers
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Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - Lancers
Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - Black and white lantern slide of mounted lancers passing through large crowds and Wellington Arch. Slide number 9 of Box 259 Date: 1897
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This black and white lantern slide captures the grandeur and pageantry of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London in 1897. The image, which is slide number 9 of Box 259, depicts a procession of mounted lancers making their way through large crowds towards Wellington Arch. Queen Victoria, dressed in her regal attire, sits atop her horse-drawn carriage, waving to her adoring subjects as they cheer and clap in celebration of her sixty-year reign. The late 19th century scene is a testament to the rich traditions and historical significance of the British monarchy. Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee was a momentous occasion, marking the longest reign in British history up to that point. The celebrations were held across the country, with London playing host to an extravagant procession of floats, military displays, and fireworks. The mounted lancers, an elite cavalry regiment, were a prominent feature of the British military during the Victorian era. Their presence in the procession added to the grandeur and spectacle of the event, as they passed through the streets of London, surrounded by the cheering crowds. The image of the lancers passing Wellington Arch is particularly striking, with the arch providing a grand backdrop to the procession. Wellington Arch, a prominent landmark in London, was built to commemorate the victories of the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsular War. Its presence in the image serves as a reminder of the rich military history of the British monarchy and the country as a whole. This lantern slide offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of grand celebrations, royal pageantry, and traditional British traditions.
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