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Arrival of Her Majesty at the Castle Howard Railway Station, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Arrival of Her Majesty at the Castle Howard Railway Station, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of Her Majesty at the Castle Howard Railway Station, 1850. Queen Victoria visits the Earl of Carlisle in North Yorkshire. Notwithstanding the unfavourable state of the weather...numbers of people flocked in from the surrounding district to witness her Majesty's arrival. Trains laden with loyal subjects arrived from Scarborough; and we encountered one indefatigable lady who had come all the way from Bath to have a good view of her Majesty and the Royal family. At the Castle Howard railway station, which is about three miles distant from the Earl of Carlisle's seat, a few very simple preparations were made for her Majesty's reception. An awning, decorated with flowers and evergreens, was erected in communication with the station, through which the Royal party might pass, protected from the weather, to their carriages'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This engraving depicts the historic arrival of Queen Victoria at Castle Howard Railway Station in North Yorkshire, England, in 1850. The monarch, dressed in her regal attire, is seen disembarking from a steam train under an awning adorned with flowers and evergreens. The weather may have been unfavorable, but it did not deter the eager crowds from gathering to witness the momentous occasion. Trains filled with loyal subjects arrived from nearby towns, including Scarborough, and even an intrepid lady traveled all the way from Bath to catch a glimpse of the Queen and her family. The Castle Howard railway station, located about three miles from the Earl of Carlisle's seat, was the site of simple yet significant preparations for the royal reception. The platform bustled with activity as soldiers stood at attention, ready to greet their sovereign. The press and onlookers eagerly awaited the arrival of the Empress of India, who was making her way through the British countryside. The engraving, published in the Illustrated London News, captures the essence of a grand Victorian era event, with its focus on the exterior of the railway station and the excitement of the people gathered there. The steam locomotive, a symbol of the burgeoning transport revolution, stands proudly in the background, underscoring the significance of the railway network in connecting the monarchy with its subjects. This image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the arrival of a monarch was a cause for celebration and wonder.
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