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Entertainment to four thousand school children at Dudley, 1865. 'Mr. Frederick Smith, of The Priory, was unanimously elected first Mayor. To mark his appreciation of the honour conferred upon him, Mr. Smith issued a separate card of invitation to every day-scholar and teacher in the borough (numbering 4000) to come to The Priory...to partake of tea and plumcake and enjoy games of various kinds...in front of the Priory floated a red ensign - the largest ever used in the British Navy - and near it a boiler, capable of holding tea for 4000 guests, was ready to distribute its contents through as many taps as there were schools...The whole population of Dudley turned out to see this unusual sight, and 4000 children stood up to sing their grace, after which the tea and plumcake was distributed to all around. A balloon was sent up by the Mayor, bearing, inscribed in large letters, "Welcome, all of you".' From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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A Joyous Celebration - Entertainment to Four Thousand School Children at Dudley, 1865
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In this photograph, a sea of smiling faces stretches out before us as four thousand school children gather at The Priory in Dudley. It's an extraordinary scene that has been captured for posterity - the sheer scale and joy of the occasion is palpable.
The event was hosted by Mr. Frederick Smith, newly elected Mayor of Dudley, who wanted to express his gratitude to the community with a special celebration. And what a way to do it! The children were treated to tea and plumcake, as well as games galore - an afternoon filled with laughter and excitement.
But that's not all - in front of the Priory, a majestic red ensign floated high above the crowd, while nearby, a massive boiler sat ready to dispense hot tea through taps connected to each school. It was truly a spectacle like no other!
As if this wasn't enough, Mayor Smith took it upon himself to send up a balloon bearing an inscribed message: "Welcome, all of you!" - what a wonderful gesture! This photograph is not only a testament to the joy and community spirit of Dudley's children but also serves as a reminder that even in times gone by, people came together to celebrate life's special moments.
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