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Firing the Tower Guns for the Great Victory in the Crimea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Firing the Tower Guns for the Great Victory in the Crimea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Firing the Tower Guns for the Great Victory in the Crimea, 1854. Cannons are fired in the Tower of London to celebrate the Russian defeat in the Crimean War. "The Tower Guns" were fired from the new Saluting Battery, between the Chapel and the Waterloo Barracks...At six o'clock on Monday morning the inhabitants of London were aroused from their slumbers to find that the happy news of victory was not all a dream. From the Tower at the east end, and from St. James's-park at the west, the cannons roar announced the joyful fact that success had attended our arms...At the corner of every street were to be seen eager groups of men and women literally devouring the copious reports of the war which the newspapers had provided for them, and discussing...the details of the conflict from which the Allied forces had just come out victorious'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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Firing the Tower Guns for the Great Victory in the Crimea, 1854" is a captivating photograph that transports us back in time to celebrate a significant moment in history. The image depicts the Tower of London, a historic fortress located in central London, England, with its iconic white tower silhouetted against the smoky sky. The scene is set ablaze with the excitement of victory as the tower's guns are being fired in celebration of the Allied forces' triumph in the Crimean War against Russia. The photograph is an intriguing snapshot of the past, offering a glimpse into the jubilant atmosphere that engulfed London upon receiving the news of the victory. The "Tower Guns," as they were called, were fired from the new Saluting Battery, located between the Chapel and the Waterloo Barracks. The early morning roar of the cannons echoed throughout the city, awakening its inhabitants and announcing the joyful news that success had been achieved in the conflict. The streets of London came alive with eager groups of men and women, gathered around every corner, engrossed in the copious reports of the war that the newspapers had provided. The details of the battle were discussed with fervor and excitement, as the city reveled in the shared sense of pride and accomplishment. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the Crimean War and the collective joy that it brought to the people of London. Though the creator remains unknown, the image stands as a testament to the power of unity and the enduring spirit of victory.
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