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Opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston [the British prime minister]: the theatre - the town clerk reading the address of the corporation to His Lordship, 1862. Upon entering the hall Lord and Lady Palmerston were received with every demonstration of cordiality. The whole body of spectators rose and greeted them with cheers, waving of hats and handkerchiefs, again and again renewed. The theatre of the institution - a light, commodious, and admirably-ventilated building, with two spacious galleries - had for two hours before been crowded by ladies and gentlemen, who were admitted by ticket. The end gallery was reserved for those officially taking part in the ceremonial. Previously to the formal proceedings in connection with the opening of the institution, the Mayor and Corporation of the borough presented a highly complimentary address to his Lordship...Lord Palmerston, in reply, thanked the Mayor and Corporation for the address and for the hearty welcome which he had received. Prayer was offered by the Bishop of Rochester, and the "International Ode" was admirably sung by a select choir of vocalists'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph captures the grand opening of the Hartley Institution in Southampton, England, in 1862. The image shows Lord Palmerston, the British Prime Minister at the time, being greeted by the town clerk as he enters the institution's theater. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and warmth, as the crowd rises to welcome the dignitary with cheers, hat-waving, and handkerchief waving. The theater, a spacious and well-ventilated building, had been packed with attendees since hours prior, eagerly awaiting the formal proceedings. Before the official opening ceremony, the Mayor and Corporation of Southampton presented a heartfelt address to Lord Palmerston, expressing their gratitude for his presence and their admiration for the institution. In his reply, Lord Palmerston expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and the institution's mission. The ceremony began with a prayer led by the Bishop of Rochester, followed by the beautiful rendition of the International Ode by a select choir of vocalists. The Hartley Institution, which provided educational opportunities for the working classes, marked a significant milestone in the history of Southampton, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the community's collective pride and joy on this momentous occasion.
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