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Fireworks at the Merchant Seamen's Orphan Asylum, Bow-Road, on Tuesday, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Fireworks at the Merchant Seamen's Orphan Asylum, Bow-Road, on Tuesday, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Fireworks at the Merchant Seamen's Orphan Asylum, Bow-Road [in London], on Tuesday, 1850....the Committee of this excellent Charity...provided for the subscribers and friends of the Institution a most brilliant private display of fireworks, which brought together a galaxy of fashion and beauty...The fireworks, by Darby, were both novel and exceedingly appropriate to the occasion. Among those we noticed in particular, was a ship represented in lines of fire, in full rig, symbolical of Commerce; and another device was a clever transparency of a shipwreck, with the motto in fireworks (as it were, coming from the sufferers) of "God protect our Orphans." The grounds were illuminated with variegated lamps; and...coloured fires were burnt occasionally. The children witnessed the display; and, in their healthy countenances, evidenced the delight they experienced'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Fireworks at the Merchant Seamen's Orphan Asylum, Bow-Road, London, 1850: A Spectacle of Charity and Celebration This image captures the magical moment of the annual fireworks display at the Merchant Seamen's Orphan Asylum in Bow-Road, London, on a Tuesday evening in 1850. The event was organized by the dedicated Committee of this esteemed Charity, who arranged for a private viewing of fireworks, exclusively for the subscribers and friends of the Institution. The fireworks, masterfully crafted by the renowned pyrotechnician Darby, were a sight to behold. The display was a mesmerizing fusion of novelty and appropriateness, reflecting the essence of the occasion. Among the many stunning displays, two stood out. The first was a magnificent representation of a ship in flames, symbolizing Commerce, a fitting tribute to the maritime community the Orphan Asylum served. The second was an ingenious transparency of a shipwreck, accompanied by the poignant motto 'God protect our Orphans.' The grounds of the Asylum were transformed into a breathtaking scene of illumination, with variegated lamps casting an ethereal glow over the surroundings. Coloured fires were burnt intermittently, adding to the overall enchantment. The children of the Asylum, their faces beaming with delight, were the true stars of the evening, their healthy countenances a testament to the joy they experienced. This photograph, taken from the Illustrated London News in 1850, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to an era of charity, celebration, and the simple pleasure of a fireworks display.
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