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The Volunteer Review at Blackheath, near Guildford, on Easter Monday, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The Volunteer Review at Blackheath, near Guildford, on Easter Monday, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Review at Blackheath, near Guildford, on Easter Monday, 1864. View of '...the military evolutions of Easter Monday on Blackheath - an open piece of undulating ground, adjoining Farley Heath, about four miles to the south-east of Guildford, approached, on three different sides, by steep and narrow lanes, through which many thousands of spectators, in addition to 18,000 volunteer riflemen - some from Guildford and some from the Chilworth station of the South-Eastern Railway - had assembled in the course of the forenoon...the incident chosen by our Artist is the file-firing of the London Rifle Brigade, nine companies strong, which formed part of the attacking division, under Major-General Rumley, in the sham fight. The defending party, under Major-General Russell, had been outflanked on their right wing, and were being slowly driven in towards the Grand Stand at the moment when this sketch was taken. Lieutenant- Colonel Macdonald was in command of the brigade which is most conspicuous in our Engraving'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Easter Monday, Blackheath, near Guildford, April 1864: A Moment of Military Precision Amidst Jubilant Crowds. This print captures a pivotal moment in The Volunteer Review at Blackheath on Easter Monday, as the London Rifle Brigade's nine companies strong file-firing unit takes aim under Major-General Rumley's command. As part of the attacking division, they are engaged in a sham fight against Major-General Russell's defending party, which has been outflanked and is being slowly driven towards the Grand Stand.
The scene is one of controlled chaos, with thousands of spectators gathered on three sides to witness this display of military prowess. The undulating terrain at Blackheath provides an idyllic backdrop for this moment in time, as Lieutenant-Colonel Macdonald's brigade takes center stage. This historic event was a testament to the camaraderie and discipline among volunteer riflemen from Guildford and Chilworth station on the South-Eastern Railway.
The artist has masterfully captured the energy of that Easter Monday morning, with every detail – from the gleaming rifles to the determined expressions of these brave men in uniform – frozen in time. This print is a fascinating glimpse into Britain's military history during this era.
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