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Lloyd's Merchants Room - Reading the News of the Victory of the Alma, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Lloyd's Merchants Room - Reading the News of the Victory of the Alma, 1854. Crimean War news. Lloyd's Rooms, in the Royal Exchange [in London], are...the resort of merchants, shipowners, shipbrokers, and underwriters. Here, all intelligence of things political, as well as maritime, is early known...all the daily newspapers, the foreign journals, and most of our provincial papers, are to be found... the crowding to catch a glimpse at the "latest intelligence" is very exciting: everyone being eager to see, there is an unusual amount of endeavours of tall men to peep over little ones, of pushing to obtain glimpses between heads and hats, or sidelong glances at the newspapers. About four o'clock...is the scene of the greatest excitement: the evening journals are then posted up...and great is the struggle to get the first of the "Special Intelligence"'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph, titled "Lloyd's Merchants' Room - Reading the News of the Victory of the Alma, 1854," offers a glimpse into the bustling atmosphere of Lloyd's Merchants' Room in the Royal Exchange, London, during the Crimean War. The room, a hub for merchants, shipowners, shipbrokers, and underwriters, was renowned for its timely and extensive news coverage, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking the latest political and maritime intelligence. The image captures the excitement and anticipation as the room's occupants eagerly read the news of the victory at the Battle of the Alma. The daily newspapers, foreign journals, and provincial papers spread across the tables, their pages filled with the latest developments from the war. The crowd is a sea of tall men and hats, all vying for a better view of the headlines. The scene is particularly lively around 4 o'clock, as the evening journals are posted up, and the struggle to obtain the first "Special Intelligence" is palpable. The photograph, taken from "Illustrated London News" in 1854, provides a fascinating insight into the importance of news dissemination and the role it played in the commercial world of the time. The energy and enthusiasm on display in this image serve as a testament to the power of information and the enduring human desire to stay informed.
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