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Queen Victoria Memorial MCF01_02_0605
QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIAL, THE MALL, ST JAMES, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. Looking across the water in the fountain at the Queen Victoria Memorial towards people seated all around it.
This photograph is one of a group the photographer took on the 18th, 21st & 23rd July 1919 recording the peace decorations that had been erected in London for Peace Day and the Victory March, 19th July 1919, in celebration of the end of World War 1. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 27957674
Filename: mcf01_02_0605.jpg
Size: 6495 x 4897 (7.6MB)
Date: 19th October 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: His toric England Archive
Source: His toric England Archive
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
1910s Celebrations Commemorative Monument People Remembrance Waterscape
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Step into the serene atmosphere of London's The Mall on a sunny day in 1919, as captured in this stunning photograph by Katherine MacFee. The Queen Victoria Memorial, a grand commemorative monument to the beloved monarch, stands majestically at its center. Water flows gently from the fountain, creating a sense of tranquility amidst the bustling celebrations surrounding it. On July 19th, 1919, London came together to mark the end of World War I with Peace Day and Victory March festivities. People from all walks of life gathered around the memorial to pay their respects and rejoice in the peace that had been restored. This poignant moment is frozen in time through MacFee's lens, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history. The photograph showcases not only the grandeur of the memorial but also the joy and relief etched on people's faces as they come together to celebrate freedom from war. The waterscape provides a soothing backdrop for this heartwarming scene, symbolizing hope and renewal. As we gaze upon this historic image, we are reminded of the importance of remembrance and gratitude for those who fought for our freedom.
