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The Peace Commemoration at Lynn - School Children's Festival, in the Public Walks, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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The Peace Commemoration at Lynn - School Children's Festival, in the Public Walks, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration at Lynn - School Children's Festival, in the Public Walks, 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War in Norfolk. Each child had affixed with ribbons to the breast a large card, on which was printed the following inscription...: "Borough of King's Lynn. Children's Fete In commemoration of the Peace between England and her Allies - France, Turkey, and Sardinia - and Russia. Declaration of War, March 28, 1854. Proclamation of Peace, May 2, 1856". The decoration of the Walks was under the direction of Mr. F. Kendle - a profusion of flags, suspended on lines stretched across from tree to tree, throughout the entire length of the Walk...The quantities of provisions amounted in the whole to 90 stone of boiled puddings (in 12 lb. puddings), 100 stone of baked puddings, 107 stone of beef (121 pieces), 114 stone of bread'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph depicts the Peace Commemoration at King's Lynn in Norfolk, 1856, marking the end of the Crimean War. School children, dressed in their finest attire, gather in the Public Walks to celebrate the declaration of peace between England and its allies - France, Turkey, and Sardinia, as well as Russia. Each child proudly wears a ribbon on their chest, bearing an inscription commemorating the significant event. The decoration of the Walks was meticulously overseen by Mr. F. Kendle, creating a vibrant scene filled with an abundance of flags suspended between trees, stretching the entire length of the Walk. The festivities were not without ample provisions, with 90 stone of boiled puddings, 100 stone of baked puddings, 107 stone of beef, and 114 stone of bread, ensuring a memorable feast for all. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the collective joy and relief felt by the community as they celebrated the end of the Crimean War. Though the creator remains unknown, the image stands as a testament to the historical significance of this event and the unity it brought to the people of King's Lynn.
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