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Her Majestys return - Weedon Station, 1844. Creator: Unknown
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Her Majestys return - Weedon Station, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Her Majestys return - Weedon Station, 1844. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert return to London by train after their stay at Burghley House. At the town and station of Weedon great numbers of people had collected. The military...lined the road, and there was a guard of honour...under the command of Captain Gordon. The Marquis of Exeter, who had arrived previously, and Sir Henry Dryden, the high sheriff of the county, were at the station to receive her Majesty.At a quarter past two the approach of her Majesty to the station was announced by the elevation of the Royal standard, and in a few minutes more the Royal party entered the station...On the departure of the Queen and Prince Albert, the Prince shook hands with the Marquis of Exeter, and the train started, amidst the cheers of the people, at five minutes to three o clock. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
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Her Majesty's Return - Weedon Station, 1844
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. In this photo print, we are transported back to a momentous occasion in British history. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert make their triumphant return to London by train after their stay at Burghley House. The scene is set at the town and station of Weedon, where great numbers of people have gathered to catch a glimpse of their beloved monarch. As the Royal party arrives, the military lines the road with precision, creating an atmosphere of grandeur and patriotism. Captain Gordon commands a guard of honor that stands tall in tribute to Her Majesty's presence. The Marquis of Exeter and Sir Henry Dryden eagerly await her arrival at the station, ready to receive Queen Victoria with utmost respect. The anticipation reaches its peak as the approach of Her Majesty is announced by the elevation of the Royal standard. In just moments, she enters Weedon Station accompanied by Prince Albert. The crowd erupts into cheers as they witness this historic moment unfold before their eyes. As they bid farewell to Weedon Station, Prince Albert shakes hands with the Marquis of Exeter while enthusiastic cheers fill the air. At precisely five minutes to three o'clock, amidst smoke billowing from the locomotive engine, Queen Victoria's train departs for London. This remarkable engraving from "Illustrated London News" captures not only a significant event but also showcases Britain's growing railway network during this time period. It serves as a testament to both national pride and technological progress that defined Queen Victoria's reign.
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