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Inspection of the City of London Militia, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Inspection of the City of London Militia, 1858....the Royal London Militia (the whole of the regiment having attended Divine service at St. Paul's Cathedral the previous day) was inspected by Colonel Douglas, Military Inspector, of the Horse Guards...The men then marched past the reviewing officer in open and quarter-distance column and subsequently they went through the ordinary manoeuvres of manual platoon exercise under the command of the Major, and a series of battalion movements superintended by Lieutenant-Colonel MacCall. The inspection lasted nearly two hours, and at its close Colonel Douglas addressed the men, highly complimenting them upon the manner in which they had gone through the exercises of the day. He further said that he had received from Colonel Wilson and their superior officers generally a high character of them as to their good and soldierly conduct, which he hoped they would continue to maintain both as soldiers and as men'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph captures a significant moment in the history of the City of London Militia during their annual inspection in 1858. The scene unfolds at an open field, where the Royal London Militia, having attended Divine service at St. Paul's Cathedral the previous day, is being inspected by Colonel Douglas, the Military Inspector of the Horse Guards. The men, dressed in their military uniforms, stand at attention, displaying a sense of discipline and pride. The inspection began with the men marching past the reviewing officer in both open and quarter-distance columns. Following this, they went through the ordinary maneuvers of manual platoon exercise under the command of the Major, and a series of battalion movements were supervised by Lieutenant-Colonel MacCall. The inspection lasted nearly two hours, and at its conclusion, Colonel Douglas addressed the men, commending them for their exceptional performance during the exercises of the day. He also acknowledged the high character they had earned from their superior officers for their good and soldierly conduct, both as soldiers and as men. This photograph offers a glimpse into the military drills and inspections that were an integral part of the training regimen for militia units during the mid-19th century. It serves as a testament to the dedication and discipline of the City of London Militia and their commitment to their duty.
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