Royal College of Music opened
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Royal College of Music opened
Philanthropist Samson Fox (1838-1903) giving a cheque for 45, 000(the amount the building cost) to the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII(1841-1910), at the opening of the Royal College of Music. The Kensington ceremony was witnessed by an assembly of 3, 000 people. "
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1894 Cheque College Kensington Opened Opening Samson
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This historic photograph captures a pivotal moment in the establishment of the Royal College of Music in Kensington, London. In the image, philanthropist Samson Fox (1838-1903) presents a cheque for an impressive sum of 45,000 pounds to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910), during the college's grand opening ceremony in 1894. Surrounded by an assembly of 3,000 onlookers, the prince accepts the cheque, marking a significant milestone in the funding of the institution. Fox's generous contribution covered the entire cost of constructing the college, ensuring its foundation and securing its place in the annals of British musical history. The Royal College of Music has since nurtured generations of talented musicians and continues to be a prestigious institution in the realm of music education.
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