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Free opening of the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens on the anniversary of the late Prince Consort's birthday, 1864....the Horticultural Gardens at South Kensington, of which his Royal Highness was the founder, were opened to the public for the first time free of charge...it was estimated that not less than 120, 000 people visited them in the course of the day...the vast crowd, composed of all classes, but especially of the middle and lower, with a large proportion of children, appeared thoroughly to enjoy themselves...scarcely any restriction was placed upon the visitors, who were free to go where they pleased...The pupils of several schools, that of the Duke of York among the rest, went in procession with their banners and bands, for which they had the express permission of the council. Other bands were stationed at various parts of the gardens, and played at intervals during the day. A body of metropolitan police were in attendance, but were so distributed over the grounds as to appear as little obtrusive as possible...the Old Hundredth Psalm, with a hymn composed by the Prince Consort, and the National Anthem, were sung with fine effect by the visitors on the upper terrace, the singing being led by trumpeters'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures the historic moment of the free opening of the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens on the anniversary of the late Prince Consort's birthday in 1864. The image showcases a vast crowd, consisting of people from all walks of life, enjoying themselves as they explore the beautiful gardens at South Kensington. It is estimated that over 120,000 visitors flocked to the gardens on this special day, with children making up a significant portion of the attendees.
The atmosphere in the gardens was one of joy and celebration, with no restrictions placed on where visitors could go. Schools paraded through with banners and bands, adding to the festive spirit of the occasion. Throughout the day, various bands played music at intervals, enhancing the overall experience for everyone present.
The photo also captures a moment when visitors gathered on an upper terrace to sing hymns and national anthems led by trumpeters. The sense of community and unity among those in attendance is palpable in this snapshot from history.
Overall, this print serves as a poignant reminder of a time when public spaces were opened up for all to enjoy freely and without restraint. It encapsulates a momentous event that brought together people from different backgrounds to celebrate nature and beauty in unison.
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