Crowd cheering 19th century Stock Photos and Images
RM2WRGXWM–The opening of the People's Park, Farnworth, near Bolton, Lancashire, 1864. Chancellor of the Exchequer and future prime minister William Ewart Gladstone speaking to the crowd. The banners read: 'The Working Man's Pleasure; The Rich & Poor [?]; Welcome Gladstone; Health to the Donor; Enjoyment of the People'. Farnworth Park was given to the people of Farnworth to provide a welcome rest from the daily drudge of the mills or mines. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.
RMD8WWX7–Centennial Fourth of July celebration in front of Independence Hall, Philadelphia, 1876. Hand-colored woodcut
RFDC6FJE–August 2, 2013, Saratoga Springs, NY. Participants move down Broadway in the annual 'Floral Fete Promenade.'
RM2BH3CWX–The Tocsin of Liberty-Rung by the State House Bell, (Independence Hall) Philadelphia, July 4th, 1776, "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land, unto all the inhabitants thereof" LEV.XXV.10., 1876.
RM2HT678M–Reception of Hungarian Exiles in Philadelphia, [USA], 1850. Hungarian revolutionary leader Laszlo Uhjazi' ...with his lady and family, arrived...from New York. Immense crowds received them with great enthusiasm...Mr. Uhjazy, coming into the street, was received with cheers by the people; and he addressed the crowd in the German language. The venerable face of the old grey-bearded hero - ruddy by the bright glow of a hundred torches, carried by the serenaders - gave a romantic contrast with the deep shadow in the background. His speech was interrupted several times by the shouts of his auditors
RMA64NWF–Recruiting for the Union Army Bucktail Regiment in Philadelphia during the American Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut
RFDC6FTG–August 2, 2013, Saratoga Springs, NY. Participants parade down Broadway in the annual 'Floral Fete Promenade.'
RM2K0A58A–Louis-Philippe taking the oath at the Hotel de Ville, July 31, 1830, c1830.
RM2T1DM9M–The Embarkation of the Prince of Wales at the Queen's Wharf, St. John's, Newfoundland, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Delaney. 'When the Prince, with the Earl of St. Germans and his Excellency and Lady Bannerman, entered the carriage at Government House there was a spontaneous and eloquent expression of the popular feeling for the Heir to the Throne. The horses were no sooner harnessed than a number of fine stalwart fellows came forward from amongst the crowd and insisted on taking the place of the horses and drawing the carriages themselv
RMDAX0KK–Lafayette landing in New York to begin his Grand Tour of the US, 1824. Hand-colored woodcut
RFDC6FT3–August 2, 2013, Saratoga Springs, NY. Participants parade down Broadway in the annual 'Floral Fete Promenade.'
RM2KFF8E7–Scribner's for July, c1899 - 1906.
RM2T1DNC3–The first visit of Victor Emmanuel to the camp of the national army at St. Angelo - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860. Vittorio Emanuele II became the first king of an independent, united Italy since the 6th century. 'On the morning of the 27th October, Victor Emmanuel, accompanied by a few of his staff, visited the left bank of the Volturno and the camp of the Garibaldini. As soon as his presence was known to the troops they crowded the sides of the road, and gave him a most enthusiastic reception. In the rear of our Engraving is a house which had been occupied by an
RMA8FDN2–Erie Canal opening ceremony with New York Governor DeWitt Clinton and other dignitaries on the first boat 1825. Hand-colored woodcut
RFDC6FM0–August 2, 2013, Saratoga Springs, NY. Participants parade down Broadway in the annual 'Floral Fete Promenade.'
RM2AX1BFB–Washington's Triumphal Entry into New York, ca. 1850. General George Washington reclaimed Fort Washington in Manhattan and led the Continental Army in a triumphal procession march.
RM2X21XFP–Presentation of the Freedom of the City of Glasgow to the Rt. Hon. W.E. Gladstone, in the City Hall, 1865. 'The hall was, of course, filled with spectators in every part...At two o'clock Mr. Gladstone [Chancellor of the Exchequer and future Prime Minister], accompanied by the Lord Provost, appeared on the platform, and was received with loud and continuous cheering. The Lord Provost, in presenting the freedom of the city to the right hon. gentleman, referred to the distinguished services which Mr. Gladstone had rendered to the country, and the important changes which he had effected in our fin
RMA9PR3H–President Millard Fillmore in a procession passing Barnums Museum on Broadway in New York City 1851. Hand-colored woodcut
RM2KFHX8P–Scribner's for July, c1899 - 1906.
RM2HT6CGP–The First Shipment of Coals in the New Sunderland Docks, [Tyne & Wear],1850. 'The entrance to the dock itself is 60 feet wide; the depth of water at the quays will be 20 feet, and in the middle 24 feet. The length of quays in the dock is 5248 feet, which will easily accommodate 40 vessels...The entrance from the river is between the Tidal Gauge and the Low Quay; where a spacious tidal harbour has been formed...The river itself was studded with every variety of craft that human beings could crowd into it; and every vessel of every description, afloat or on the stocks, was radiant above with
RMDDP7JF–Princeton-Yale football match, 1889. Hand-colored woodcut of a Thulstrup illustration
RM2K0A8E3–Distribution of flags to the National Guard, in front of the Arc de Triomphe, April 20, 1848.
RM2X21TPJ–Garibaldi in England: arrival of Garibaldi at the townhall, Bargate, Southampton, 1864. View of '...the picturesque old Bargate, in Southampton, at eleven o'clock on the Monday, with a carriage-and-four, containing Garibaldi, his two sons, Mr. Brinton, the Mayor of Southampton, and Mr. Seely, proceeding to the Townhall, amidst the acclamations of a crowd of people in the streets'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.
RMB88PRW–Tippecanoe procession during William Henry Harrison's presidential campaign 1840. Hand-colored woodcut
RM2G4GNBJ–Manifestation populaire du 27 Février pour fêter le 80 année de Victor Hugo, 1881. [Demonstration on 27 February to celebrate Victor Hugo's 80th birthday].
RM2T1DFTB–The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park - from a drawing by our special artist, 1860. 'About half-past two the first regiments of volunteers came upon the scene, and took up their position on the plateau on the north side of the ground. From that time forward the various corps, some of which were loudly cheered in their progress through the crowd, arrived in rapid succession, with their respective bands playing before them. Meanwhile, the space allotted to pedestrians on the south side of the inclosure had become filled with one dense mass of human beings, yet the various av
RM2X22C6M–The Swearing In Of President Boyer At The Palace Of Haiti, c1818.
RM2WRGYJ8–Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Denmark: arrival at the Castle of Bernstorf, 1864. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Scandinavia. 'A triumphal arch was erected immediately outside the entrance-gate, in the decorations of which oak-leaves and forest flowers and berries were combined with the produce of private gardens. The English and Danish flags floated from the summit, and the arms of the two countries, painted upon shields, were exhibited from each front...For more than a mile from the gates of the castle the road was lined with a well-dressed crowd...welcoming
RMDB1CNK–Nomination of James Garfield at the Republican Convention, Chicago, 1880. Hand-colored woodcut
RM2K0A7XY–President Wilson's Escort, Place Saint-Augustin, 14–12–1918.
RM2T1DNA6–The members of the fire companies drawing the Prince of Wales through Carleton, a suburb of St. John, New Brunswick, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America. 'At the city line on the Carleton side the two Carleton fire companies were waiting, and, having previously obtained the consent of the Prince, they harnessed the horses, attached a rope to the carriage, and, each company taking a side, they drew him through Carleton, having first stopped a few moments to allow the scene to be photographed...the cheers grew louder, the advancing crowd grew more dense and dark...in a moment t
RMBB703N–Republican Convention nominating Benjamin Harrison in the Auditorium, Chicago 1888. Hand-colored woodcut
RM2RRJFWN–Allegory of the Triumphal Procession of the Prince of Orange, the Future King Willem II, as the Hero of Waterloo, 1815, 1815.
RM2T1DGJM–Ovation to the first Garibaldian who entered the Café di Europa, Naples - from a sketch by our special artist, Frank Vizetelly, 1860. 'Although Garibaldi himself arrived in the capital of the Two Sicilies on Friday, Sept. 7, the first of his followers, with the exception of a few of his personal staff, did not reach Naples until three days afterwards. One of these, in the historic red shirt, entered the Café di Europa to procure some refreshment, and to escape the crowd which was pressing on him in the street, when, to his surprise, he found himself suddenly hoisted on the shoulders
RMA03A1P–Nomination of Benjamin Harrison as the Republican candidate for US President 1888. Hand-colored woodcut
RM2K0ACC6–Passage of allied sovereigns on boulevard Saint-Denis, April 10, 1814, 1815.
RM2DCBW7M–Inauguration of the Wellington Statue, Glasgow, 1844. Unveiling of an equestrian sculpture of British soldier and politician Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, in front of the Royal Exchange. The sculptor was Carlo Marochetti. 'The scene was very imposing; for various banners flaunted in the vicinity, and every house-top and window from which a view could be obtained, was filled with anxious gazers...The opening was greeted by a round of enthusiastic cheering, and succeeded by ihe booming of the guns of the artillery, which had been placed in Bell’s Park, and which signalised the
RMDDBTM6–New York Herald posts election returns via electricity in Madison Square, New York City, 1888. Hand-colored woodcut
RM2A1B9HA–Foot-race at a county fair, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration
RM2R4DH9J–Epsom Races - H.R.H. Prince Albert and H.R.H. Prince Frederick William of Prussia at the Grand Stand, 1856. 'Although there was no cheering there was no lack of curiosity to obtain a glimpse of the future husband of the eldest daughter of our beloved Queen. The Royal visitors appeared to take great interest in the race for the Derby; but perhaps what astonished them the most was the excitement of the Betting Ring, and the extraordinary coup-d'oeil presented by the immense numbers on the ground, amongst whom the utmost order everywhere prevailed. They left the course immediately after the great
RM2X21W56–Marriage of the Count de Paris with the Princess Isabelle d'Orleans: the return to Claremont, 1864. '...Louis Philippe Albert d'Orleans, the Count de Paris, son of the Duke of Orleans and grandson of King Louis Philippe, was married to his first cousin, Princess Maria Isabella Francesca d'Assisi, daughter of the Duke de Montpensier, and niece, by her mother's side, to the Queen of Spain...After the ceremony...the young Count and Countess de Paris entered their carriage to return to Claremont, amidst all manner of festive demonstrations - cheering, and firing of cannon, and ringing of bells - i
RM2X21W4K–Marriage of the Count de Paris with the Princess Isabelle d'Orleans: triumphal arch at Esher, 1864. '...Louis Philippe Albert d'Orleans, the Count de Paris, son of the Duke of Orleans and grandson of King Louis Philippe, was married to his first cousin, Princess Maria Isabella Francesca d'Assisi, daughter of the Duke de Montpensier, and niece, by her mother's side, to the Queen of Spain...After the ceremony...the young Count and Countess de Paris entered their carriage to return to Claremont, amidst all manner of festive demonstrations - cheering, and firing of cannon, and ringing of bells - i
RM2T1DM72–Presentation to the Highgate Rifle Corps of a silver bugle by Miss Burdet Coutts, at Holly Lodge, Highgate, 1860. 'The company having taken their seats, the battalion marched up in column, and, on arriving within a short distance of the presentation tent,...formed into line...the band of the North Middlesex Rifles stationed in the rear playing "Rule Britannia." Miss Burdett Coutts then came forward to the front of the platform, to present the bugle, amidst the enthusiastic cheering of the vast concourse of persons assembled, and addressed the volunteers...: "The ladies of Highga
RMR8BMYA–'The Celebrated Tom Thumb', c1830. Creator: Unknown.
RMAJ7GTA–'Victoria and Albert', the first steam-driven royal yacht, c1855. Artist: Unknown
RMA4JYTR–'Embarkation of the Marines at Brest for Madagascar', 1883. Artist: Unknown
RMB0KEGW–Nicholas II of Russia and Félix Faure, President of the French Republic, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
RMB0KEF6–Setting free of the Italian prisoners, Abyssinia, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
RMB0KECM–Kiel!!, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
RMBJWC7K–'General' William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, 1912 (1951). Artist: Unknown
RMB0KD8Y–'Mr Gladstone delivering his address as Lord Rector of Edinburgh University', 1859-1865. Artist: Unknown
RMB0KC4E–The marriage of Princess Helena, Windsor Castle, 1866. Artist: Unknown
RMB0KC0T–Opening of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, 1864. Artist: Unknown
RM2MBBJTF–''Dr. Koch's Treatment for Consumption at the Royal Hospital, Berlin; Dr. Koch leaving the Royal Hospital, where the English Patient is under Treatment', 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890.
RM2K04232–'Arrival of the Coast-Guard Volunteers at Portsmouth; reported Saturday April 8, 1854', 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854".
RM2JG6RBW–'The Entry of Prince Alexander into Sofia, Dec 26th.', 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886".
RM2DCBXBC–Mr. Emidy driving 28 horses to Greenwich, 1844. 'Extraordinary Feat of Driving... Mr Emidy, "master of the horse" to Mr. Batty, the proprietor of "Astley's Amphitheatre," undertook for a wager to drive 14 pair, or 28 horses, from Westminster-road to Greenwich and back, in the space ot two hours and a half. The novelty of the bet gathered crowds of spectators in the neighbourhood of the theatre, and throughout the line of road. Precisely at five minutes to one o'clock, two outriders, mounted on handsome piebald palfreys, started from the theatre. They were immediately follow
RM2E2JAMC–Her Majesty landing at Cowes, Isle of Wight, 1844. Crowds wait to greet Queen Victoria: '...the thunder of the artillery of Cowes Castle, succeeded by the salutes from the Royal Yacht Squadron battery, and the private batteries along both shores of the Medina, announced the approach of the royal yacht "Victoria and Albert"...The weather, which had been extremely boisterous, for days previous, continued unfavourable for the debarkation; the rain came down in torrents; the royal party consequently postponed for a while their landing'. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol
RM2K03XNN–The Scots Greys leaving Nottingham for the War in the East, 1854. British troops leaving for the Crimean War: 'The Mayor...having arranged to bid the troops a public farewell...the Corporation assembled at the Exchange...The streets were lined with spectators, eager to pay the tribute of respect and good wishes to the brave fellows...The ancient "loving- cup" of the Corporation was then produced, and having been filled with wine, the Mayor (J. Reckless, Esq) addressed the Colonel and his officers, intimating the public sense of the good conduct of the regiment, and proposing the heal
RM2R4DJ3K–Reading the News of the Peace, at the Mansion-House, 1856. End of the Crimean War announced by the Lord Mayor of London: "...a despatch has been this morning received from the Earl of Clarenden, her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, dated Paris, the 30th, announcing that a definitive treaty for the restoration of peace, and for the maintenance of the integrity and independence of the Ottoman Empire, was yesterday signed at Paris by the Plenipotentiaries of her Majesty, of the Emperor of the French, of the King of Sardinia, and of the Sultan, and also of the Emper
RM2HT661F–The Lambeth Election - the Hustings on Kennington Common, 1850. '...nomination of candidates for the representation in Parliament of the [London] borough of Lambeth...a considerable number of persons surrounded the hustings...Mr. Onslow, the returning officer, briefly reminded the electors of the importance of the privilege which they were about to exercise, and hoped that they would conduct themselves throughout the whole proceedings with proper decorum, and allow to each of the candidates a fair and impartial hearing...it was quite apparent to all, after the first hour's polling, that Mr. [W
RM2K03YJN–Inauguration of Marochetti's Statue of Her Majesty, at Glasgow, 1854. Unveiling of a bronze equestrian sculpture of Queen Victoria in St Vincent Place. 'The value of such ornamental works in improving taste and elevating the minds of the people was universally felt and acknowledged...the covering was removed, and the Statue...presented to the thousands assembled, who testified their admiration of the noble work of art by loud and reiterated cheers. The band of the Queen's Own and the Veteran Battalion then struck up the National Anthem, which was performed amidst the waving of hats and handker
RM2HT6CHA–Ascent of the Nassau Balloon, from Vauxhall Gardens, [London], on Saturday, 1850. 'A grand fete was given at these Gardens on Saturday, when the most attractive scene was the ascent of the Nassau Balloon, with Mr. [Charles] Green and Mr. [George] Rush. Three of the members of the Nepaulese Embassy were present, to whom the balloon, when inflated, was an object of great interest, as was also the ascent. They examined the balloon with great minuteness, and its construction evidently excited their wonder and admiration. As it ascended they stood gazing at it with marked curiosity and attention, a
RM2K03Y41–Opening of the North Devon Railway - Arrival of the Train at Barnstaple, 1854. 'The opening of a further portion of this Railway will, doubtless, be fully appreciated by tourists in search of the picturesque, during the present season. The line follows the valley of the Taw, and will be of the greatest value to a large agricultural district, both for the conveyance of manures and farm produce; at the same time it will open to the tourist an easy access to the delightful scenery...of the north coast...Upon the arrival of the train at the Barnstaple Station, a congratulatory address was read by
RM2K03YWJ–Opening of the Great North of Scotland Railway - The Huntly Station, 1854. Locals turn out for the arrival of the first steam train in their town. 'The formal opening of this line, extending railway communication forty miles north from Aberdeen, in all but unbroken connection with the great railway system throughout the kingdom, took place...The special train started from Kittybrewster, Aberdeen, at eleven o'clock...consisting of twenty-five carriages, drawn by two engines, and containing the directors and officials of the line, with a number of other gentlemen, amounting in all to about 400..
RM2R4DJ43–Launch of H.M. Dispatch Gun-Boat "Vigilant", at Messrs. Mare and Co.'s, Blackwall, 1856. Vessel '...of 670 tons burden, 180 feet in length, 28 feet beam, 14 feet depth of hold...propelled by engines of 200-horse power...the Vigilant...was named by Miss Armytage, the sister of the gentleman who will command her...the attendance of visitors was very numerous, and the whole affair gave the greatest satisfaction. The expedition displayed in forwarding the iron mortar-boats reflects the greatest credit on Messrs Westwood and Baillie, the managing representatives on the works for the assig
RM2K0406P–"The Fairy" Steamer entering Grimsby Dock, 1854. Queen Victoria visits Lincolnshire. '...the graceful little Fairy came in sight...Making a slight circuit before entering the dock, the Royal yacht soon stood fairly in; and her Majesty, with the Prince Consort, surrounded by her suite, was soon recognised upon deck...Their attention was first naturally directed to a gigantic tower, in the Italian style, which rises from the centre pier to the height of 300 feet, and can be seen sixty miles out at sea...By an ingenious contrivance, duly explained to the Royal Party, the tower is made t
RM2HT6ATG–The Great City Meeting at Guildhall, [in London], 1850. 'Mr. Wire, denouncing the enemies both without and within the Church, supported the resolution and the addition. We quote one passage of his speech: "I trust that you will not only pass the resolution unanimously, but wherever there is a Puseyite priest, or a person to be found - no matter whether he is covered by the shadow of St Paul's (cheers), or ministers in a humble building - that the people of England will remember the words which the Dean of Bristol used - that the Church is not the Bishop, not the clergy, but the body of th
RM2J89667–''The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday September 29th. 1888', 1888. From, 'The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888'.
RM2R8Y962–Shipwreck of "The Northern Belle": the Crew of "The Mary White", in their Life-boat, drawn through Broadstairs, 1857. Lifeboatmen saved the lives of the crew of a US ship that was wrecked off the coast of Kent. '...the Mary White was dragged upon her truck by three horses into Broadstairs. In the boat sat her gallant crew. Tied to an American oar was the American standard which was so recently hoisted as a signal of distress. The tattered flag fluttered over the broken bows of the Mary White. It was thus that the boat passed through the streets of Broadstairs, amidst the jo
RM2K04060–The Queen at the Station Hotel, at Hull, 1854. Queen Victoria visits Yorkshire by train. 'Amid the firing of artillery and shouts of welcome, which were taken up and repeated by ten thousand hearty Yorkshire voices in and around the station, her Majesty stepped upon the platform...Preceded by the Mayor and Sheriff, and leaning upon the arm of the Prince Consort, her Majesty advanced towards the apartments prepared for the Royal visitors in the Station Hotel, the entrance to which opens directly upon the platform...The railway station was brilliantly lit up, so that none of the details of the p
RM2R8Y3EF–Inauguration of Mr. Buchanan, as President of the United States, at Washington - from a photograph by Whitchurch, 1857. View of '...the ceremony in front of the portico of the Capitol...engraved from a photograph by Whitchurch...Mr. Buchanan rose, and in a clear and strong voice, delivered the inaugural address. The President's remarks were frequently interrupted by loud applause; and on its conclusion cheer after cheer greeted the speaker. The oath of office was administered by the venerable Chief Justice; after which the members of the Senate, preceded by the Vice-President, Secretary, and S
RM2DCBX0N–The Royal Party passing the triumphal arch, High Street, Dundee, 1844. Crowds wave as Queen Victoria's carriage goes by on her visit to Scotland. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I.
RM2WG0K60–Inauguration of the memorial statue to Mr. Herbert Ingram, M.P., in the Market-Place, Boston, [in Lincolnshire], 1862. View of the '...ceremony of uncovering the Ingram Memorial Statue, from photographs by Mr. E. Hackford...The statue stands...within the shadow of the fine old church...Boston kept high holiday...most of the shops were closed, whilst the windows of the houses were thronged by eager spectators. The...committee and invited guests met the local authorities at the Assembly Rooms, and walked thence, in procession to the site of the statue. In the Marketplace had been erected a platf
RM2R4DJH0–Reception of Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons at Christchurch, 1856. '...the streets of Christchurch were filled with visitors...assembled to do honour to its illustrious townsman...On the High-bridge...there was a halt beneath a turreted arch, which bore the words: "To the age a defence, to posterity an honourable name."...[Sir Edmund said]...he could assure them that both soldiers and sailors, officers as well as men, who were abroad in their country's service, were sustained by nothing so much as by the approbation of their countrymen at home...He had no doubt all present had contributed
RM2RRJ9CP–Foot-race at Canton by Coolies of the Military Train - sketched by our special artist and correspondent, 1858. 'On the Queen's birthday the English at Canton had a review in the morning, and wrestling matches, foot-races, &c. Among others, the coolies of the Bamboo Regiment (Military Train) had a run. This is the moment selected for the Sketch...The hill at the back is "head-quarters"; the English flag has long ceased to fly there, but the French waves over Canton. Among the sports of the day was a pyramid formed by the coolies getting on each other's shoulders till they reached
RM2P0Y90B–''Face a L'agresseur, Le roi des Belges, se rendant au Parlement, est acclame par la population bruxelloise', 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924].
RM2WRGWJ8–The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: entry of the Federal troops into Altona through the Nobis Thor, 1864. 'On the 24th December the Saxons entered, with their band playing "Schleswig- Holstein, Sea-surrounded," through the Nobis Thor to the Townhall...and were at once received with great demonstrations of welcome. All the members of the different societies...namely, the new Riflemen's Club, the Turners, the Brethren-at-Arms [etc] - turned out in great glee. Duke Frederick was proclaimed at noon in the presence of the entire population, as well as half that of Hamburg. A great change w
RM2DCBW8N–The Procession passing the Mansion House, 1844. Opening of the new Royal Exchange building in the City of London. The building was designed by Sir William Tite and was officially opened by Queen Victoria. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I.
RMW6P8NX–'The Procession to Westminster, January 31, 1856', (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) travelling by state coach to the Houses of Parliament in London.From "The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra". [London, 1901]
RM2R4DHN9–The Great Naval Review: sketch on Fort Monckton, 1856. Crowds watching a display by the Royal Navy off the Hampshire coast. 'As the Royal yacht steamed past the walls, the Saluting Battery fired in her honour, and then the people in the embrasures of the forts, on the slopes of the esplanade from Portsmouth to Southsea, from Blockhouse Fort to Monckton, crowded together to watch her. The approach to the Spit Buoy was marked by breathless expectation shown in every face turned anxiously towards the fast-sailing yacht and her attendant steamers...The Queen's yacht, emerging from the surrounding
RM2T1DN4G–The 1st Lancashire Mounted Rifles and the Artillery Brigade marching past, 1860. Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park, '...commenced by the Lancashire Hussars, a magnificent body of cavalry, splendidly mounted, and numbering nearly 200 troopers. The public were loud in their encomiums on this splendid body of men and horses, whom it would be impossible to surpass by the finest regiment in the service. Next came the artillery, four battalions, and numbering upwards of 2000; and of which, if it were possible to make a distinction, the palm must be given to Colonel M'lver's thir
RM2X21TPM–Garibaldi in England: Garibaldi in the balcony of the townhall of Newport, Isle of Wight, 1864. View of '...the scene in front of the Townhall at Newport, when Garibaldi dined there with the Mayor and a large party on Thursday week. Great preparations had been made by that little town to celebrate his visit with a display of banners and a triumphal arch on the road by which he entered. The sketch taken by our Artist at the moment when he showed himself on the balcony will perhaps give some notion of the unwonted state of tumultuous exultation into which the inhabitants of Newport were thrown'.
RM2K04059–Her Majesty landing at Grimsby, 1854. Queen Victoria visits Lincolnshire. 'The Queen was received, on landing, by the Mayor and Corporation of Grimsby...Her Majesty arrived soon after half-past twelve o'clock...amid the firing of artillery and the heartiest acclamations. The passenger-station at the dock side was fitted up for this purpose, and was elegantly draped; the lower end being occupied by privileged spectators who had obtained tickets of admission; while facing the entrance was a dais, surmounted by a canopy of purple velvet. Upon the dais were chairs of state for the Queen and Prince
RM2R4DHNB–The Naval Review: the Queen's Yacht passing Fort Monckton - drawn by S. Read, 1856. Queen Victoria attends a display by warships of the Royal Navy off the coast of Hampshire. 'The Queen's yacht, emerging from the surrounding smoke, proceeded rapidly past Fort Monckton, meeting everywhere the same enthusiastic reception, and, having rounded into a position to return down the centre line, entered the squadron of gun-boats, disposed in double rows on each side of her course, and majestically proceeded on her way. She glided past the small vessels of the flotilla, passed steam-frigates of various
RM2X21W46–The King of Denmark visiting the North-Sea Squadron on its return to Copenhagen, 1864. Engraving from a sketch 'by Mr. Simonsen, our Danish Artist. All classes of people in Denmark were naturally eager to show their appreciation of the services of the navy, which had held the sea during the whole winter, assisting the army, chasing and blockading the enemy, and concluding with a spirited naval combat - thus upholding the honour of Denmark, and her old historical renown for maritime prowess...the inhabitants of Copenhagen...mustered by thousands upon the ramparts of the citadel...The frigate Sj
RM2K0410K–Launch of the "Vittorio Emanuele" Iron Screw Steamer, at Blackwall, 1854. Steamship on the Thames in London. 'The Vittorio Emanuele has been constructed under the superintendence of Messrs Draper, Pietroni, and Co. of London...[and was launched] ...from the shipyard of Messrs. Mare and Co., of Blackwall...[She was] an iron screw-steamer of 1500 tons burthen, and 280-horse power (the engines making by G. Rennie and Co), with accommodation for 250 passengers, 800 tons of merchandise, and 500 tons of coals...This boat forms the first of a fleet of steamers, to be constructed for the Tra
RM2R4DHMX–Visit of Prince Albert to Colchester - Arrival of His Royal Highness and Staff at Wavenhoe [sic] Park, 1856. Royal visit '... to Colchester for the purpose of inspecting the troops stationed in the Encampment...Having concluded his examination of the Camp, the Prince proceeded to...the review of the troops, who were drawn up in line in Wivenhoe Park...The regiments...were commanded by: 88th, Colonel Maxwell; West Suffolk Militia, Colonel Deare; West Essex Militia, Lieutenant-Colonel Brice; East Norfolk Militia, Major Sir E. Lacon, M.P.; Essex Rifles, Major Wallace. The fineness of the weather
RM2RRJAHH–The Royal Visit to the City: Arrival of the Prince and Princess of Wales at Guildhall Yard, 1876. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra during a visit to the City of London. '...on their arrival at Guildhall, [they] were received by a deputation composed of Mr. Isaacs, Chairman of the Entertainment Committee, six of the members of the Court of Aldermen, and ten of the Court of Common Council...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876.
RM2RRJC0N–The Queen's Visit to the East End of London: Trophy in Whitechapel-Road, 1876. 'Her Majesty went...to open the new wing of the London Hospital buildings in Whitechapel-road. It was a high festival for the East End of London...The obelisk at the junction of the Whitechapel and Commercial roads was entirely surrounded by a large pavilion containing a mass of shrubs and evergreens, and in the centre was a trophy surmounted by flags and other decorations with a high mast, from which the Royal standard was run up on her Majesty's approach...The word "Welcome" occurred repeatedly, sometime
RM2X21W5T–The Race for the Grand Prix de Paris, at Longchamps, on the 5th June, 1864. '...owing to the inferiority of the animals ultimately left on the card, the "International" was reduced to a match between England and France...It may be said without exaggeration that one hundred thousand "elegant" people were present at Longchamps; the arrival and departure of the brilliant equipages as they emerged from or drove towards the Bois de Boulogne was itself a most delightful sight...the general expectation was that Blair Athol would achieve an easy victory; and near the finish, when C
RM2RRJC00–The Queen's Visit to the East End of London: Triumphal Arch in Whitechapel-Road, 1876. 'Her Majesty went...to open the new wing of the London Hospital buildings in Whitechapel-road. It was a high festival for the East End of London...At the City boundary a large triumphal arch, forty feet high, spanning the roadway, had been erected. It was handsomely decorated with flags, and bore on the Aldgate side the inscription, "Welcome to our Queen"...The word "Welcome" occurred repeatedly, sometimes with the addition of "Come again," and "Thanks for this visit"
RM2WG0KH0–The International Exhibition: a scene near the Eastern Dome on the closing day, 1862. 'Whether from accident or with a design to draw off some of the human pressure from the western portion of the building, some little time before four o'clock, the hour appointed for the closing, a large number of persons were attracted towards the eastern dome by the appearance of Messrs. Distins' band, which took up a position beneath Foster and Andrews' large organ, which stood in the north-eastern transept close to the steps leading to the platform of the dome. The strains of "God Save the Queen"
RM2J3H7JX–The Regatta, at Montreal, 1850. '...the citizens of Montreal [in Canada, decided on] the necessity of preparing a suitable display of Canadian industry, for exposition at the Great Industrial Congress of 1851 [to be held in London. It was therefore] '...decided to hold a Grand Provincial Industrial Exhibition, in the city of Montreal'. A regatta was held as part of the celebrations: view '...from the Island Wharf [showing] the Exterior of the large Bonsecour Market, the great centre of attraction during the days of the Exhibition...the River St. Lawrence...the Island and Fort of St. Helen's, w
RM2X21XE5–Naval boat-race in Cork Harbour, [Ireland], 1865. 'Some days ago an exciting match was rowed at Queenstown, Cork Harbour, by the crews, respectively, of the gigs of Rear-Admiral Dacres (in command of the Channel squadron) and Rear-Admiral Frederick (Port Admiral), for a considerable prize, subscribed by the officers of her Majesty's ships in the harbour. The challenge came from Rear-Admiral Dacres's gig, which beat the gigs of the French ironclads both at Cherbourg and Portsmouth, and was at once accepted by the flagship Hastings. The permission of Rear-Admiral Frederick having been obtained,
RM2WG0HJP–The Chairing of Sir John Arnott at Cork on the completion of his three years' mayoralty: the procession passing the Commercial Buildings, 1862. 'After the inauguration, on the 1st January, of Mr. Maguire, M.P., who has been elected Mayor of Cork for the present year, the city trades, to show their respect to Sir John Arnott, whose extensive charities have rendered him a general favourite, chaired him through the city, preceded by bands of music and the various symbols of their guilds'. Arnott was elected Lord Mayor of Cork three times, in 1859, 1860 and 1861. He was also Sheriff of Cork City i
RM2DCBWCR–The Debarkation, 1844. The French king Louis Philippe arrives at Portsmouth: 'The royal and distinguished party moved towards the gangway in order to descend to the boat which was to convey them on shore; and here a friendly contest prevailed for a moment between the King of the French and Prince Albert, as to which should have the pleasure of giving precedence to the other. The Prince, however, was persevering enough to gain his point, and so the King was the first to descend the gangway, followed by Prince Albert, the Duke de Montpensier, and the Duke of Wellington.From "Illustrated Lon
RM2J3H4EB–Festivities at Chippenham [in Wiltshire] - the High-Street, from the Bridge - Arrival of Mr. Neeld, M.P., 1850. Locals welcome their MP Joseph Neeld to celebrate the opening of the town's new cheese market, funded by Neeld. 'The whole of that part of the town through which the procession was expected to pass presented the appearance of rejoicings for some great triumph. Fir trees, planted for the occasion, lined the streets and road; festoons of evergreens and flowers extended across the streets in thick succession...[there was] a triumphal arch, surmounted by flags, and the word "Welcome
RM2TBKE2K–Reinforcements for Canada: the Guards leaving the South-Western Railway station for Southampton, 1861. American Civil War: British troops on their way to protect the British colony of Canada from possible attack by America. '...a great number of persons assembled at an early hour at the Wellington Barracks, St. James's Park, on the occasion of the departure of the 1st battalion of the Grenadier Guards and of the 2nd battalion of the Fusilier Guards for Canada. The 1st battalion, 800 strong, under the command of Colonel the Hon, Hugh Manvers Percy...left for the Waterloo station of the South-We
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