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The Peace Commemoration at Portsmouth - Triumphal Monument on Southsea Common, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration at Portsmouth - Triumphal Monument on Southsea Common, 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War in Hampshire. Southsea Common was decked out, at the expense of the borough, with a vast number of flags of all nations, tastefully-constructed arches of evergreens, and one of the landmarks for ships entering the harbour had been turned into a triumphal pillar by means of suitable and ingenious additions and decorations. On the sides of the pillar were inscribed the, names of the Allied Powers - England, France, Turkey, Sardinia - and the various engagements in which, during the late war, their armies had, either collectively or individually, distinguished themselves. On the summit of this pillar was the figure of Britannia, holding a flagstaff, from which waved the Royal standard'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph print, titled 'The Peace Commemoration at Portsmouth - Triumphal Monument on Southsea Common, 1856,' commemorates the end of the Crimean War. The scene unfolds on Southsea Common in Hampshire, where the area was adorned with an impressive display of flags of allied nations, tastefully constructed arches of evergreens, and a transformed triumphal pillar. The pillar, a landmark for ships entering the harbor, was ingeniously altered to celebrate the victory. The sides of the pillar bore the inscriptions of the Allied Powers - England, France, Turkey, and Sardinia - and the various battles in which their armies had distinguished themselves during the war, such as the Battle of Balaclava, Battle of Inkerman, and Battle of the Alma. Atop the pillar stood the allegorical figure of Britannia, proudly holding a flagstaff, from which the Royal Standard waved. This photograph, published in the 'Illustrated London News' in 1856, captures the patriotic spirit of the time, as people from all walks of life gathered to celebrate the peace. The image is a testament to the political and historical significance of the event, as well as the artistic skill of the photographer. The black and white image, with its intricate details, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time of triumph and celebration. The Peace Commemoration at Portsmouth remains an important tourist attraction and a reminder of the historical significance of the Crimean War in the annals of British history.
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