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The Preston Guild Festival: the Royal North Lancashire Agricultural Society's dinner, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The Preston Guild Festival: the Royal North Lancashire Agricultural Society's dinner, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Preston Guild Festival: the Royal North Lancashire Agricultural Society's dinner, 1862. The dinner on Wednesday afternoon was a grand success, so far as attendance was concerned. The congregation of 1700 people to satisfy the pangs of hunger presents an impressive scene, but when this force is seen to bivouac under umbrellas it becomes highly amusing. There is something unique in the sight of men thus sheltered performing gastronomic duets. What the rain could make uneatable was rendered so; but, as soon as the remainder had been discussed, Lord Derby - who had been conveyed from the Mayor's official residence to the president's chair by a procession of butchers in blue coats and canary vests, in company with Lord Stanley and Sir J. Yorke Scarlett, K.C.B. - threw oil upon the troubled waters and raised the spirits of the meeting to the level of his own. Winning, courteous, and practical, his apt speeches diffused warmth around. He retrieved the occasion, and dismissed the large meeting with a feeling of having been amply repaid. Wednesday finished with a grand Masonic banquet'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph depicts the Royal North Lancashire Agricultural Society's dinner during the Preston Guild Festival of 1862. With an impressive attendance of 1700 people, the scene inside the dining hall is both impressive and amusing. Umbrellas shield the guests from the rain, adding a unique element to their gastronomic experience. The caption from the Illustrated London News describes the scene as 'men thus sheltered performing gastronomic duets,' highlighting the communal and cooperative spirit of the event. Despite the rain, the mood inside the hall was far from dampened. The arrival of Lord Derby, Lord Stanley, and Sir J. Yorke Scarlett, K.C.B., brought a sense of warmth and excitement to the gathering. Lord Derby's winning, courteous, and practical speeches were met with enthusiasm, and the large meeting was left feeling amply repaid. The Preston Guild Festival was an annual event that celebrated the city's rich history and agricultural heritage. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a fascinating look at a moment in time when community and camaraderie came together to overcome the challenges of the elements and enjoy a shared meal.
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