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The Lord Mayor Proclaiming at the Royal Exchange the Victory on the Alma, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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The Lord Mayor Proclaiming at the Royal Exchange the Victory on the Alma, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Mayor Proclaiming at the Royal Exchange the Victory on the Alma, 1854. News of the Crimean War reaches London. The...Lord Mayor, on receiving from the [Minister of War] Duke of Newcastle...the important intelligence of the victory of the Allied armies over the Russians on the Alma...proceeded to the Royal Exchange for the purpose of...publicly proclaiming the news. The civic trumpeter having sounded several times, a crowd of eager spectators soon surrounded the group, upon whose identity a flickering light was thrown by the bull's-eyes of half a dozen policemen's lanterns...The Lord Mayor, speaking from an elevated position under the portico, said: "Fellow-citizens and Gentlemen - I have to announce to you the intelligence of a splendid victory obtained by the Allied forces over the Russians in the Crimea" (Loud cheers). From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This image depicts a pivotal moment in London's history, as The Lord Mayor makes an important announcement at the Royal Exchange in 1854. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of the bustling city, with the Lord Mayor standing proudly on an elevated platform under the portico, surrounded by a crowd of eager spectators. The news that had reached London was the victory of the Allied forces over the Russians in the Crimean War, a momentous event that had been anxiously awaited by the British people. The Lord Mayor, dressed in his formal attire, holds a scroll in his hand, which bears the news of the victory. He speaks confidently to the crowd, his words amplified by the civic trumpeter who stands nearby. The air is filled with excitement and anticipation, as the crowd listens intently to the Lord Mayor's announcement. The scene is illuminated by the flickering light of several policemen's lanterns, adding to the sense of drama and urgency. The image captures the spirit of unity and pride that swept through London upon hearing the news of the victory. It is a testament to the importance of communication and the power of information to bring people together in times of crisis and celebration. The Lord Mayor's proclamation marked the beginning of a period of national jubilation, as the people of London came together to celebrate their country's military successes and the end of the Crimean War.
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