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The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Reading of the Address of the Interim Managers to Her... 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Visit to Birmingham - Reading of the Address of the Interim Managers to Her Majesty in the Great Gallery of Aston Hall, 1858. Queen Victoria opens a public amenity. The great gallery of Aston Hall was covered throughout with a carpet designed and made expressly for the occasion, the pattern being a Tudor rose and fleur-de-lis. The large window at the extremity has been fitted with stained glass, appropriately designed and suppled by Messrs. Chance, of Spon-lane. In the centre of the room, west side, was placed a dais, covered with a rich carpet of maroon ground...[Queen Victoria said] "The improvement of the moral, intellectual, and social condition of my people will always command my earnest attention; and, in opening the Hall and Park to-day, I rejoice to have another opportunity of promoting their comfort and innocent recreation". From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph captures a significant moment in Birmingham's history: The Queen's Visit to Aston Hall in 1858. The image shows Queen Victoria, dressed in her regal attire, seated on a dais in the Great Gallery of Aston Hall, surrounded by interim managers and dignitaries. The grand room, adorned with a Tudor rose and fleur-de-lis carpet, was transformed for the occasion with a stained-glass window and rich maroon carpet. The Queen's visit marked the opening of the Hall and Park to the public, providing an opportunity for the people of Birmingham to enjoy a new amenity. In her address to the interim managers, Queen Victoria expressed her commitment to improving the moral, intellectual, and social condition of her people. The event was widely reported in the press, with the Illustrated London News describing the occasion in great detail. The exact creator of this photograph remains unknown, but it provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the grandeur of the Victorian era and the significance of royal visits in shaping the social fabric of a community. The image offers a unique perspective on the role of the monarchy in promoting public amenities and the joy and excitement that such events brought to the people.
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