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Great Dinner tent at Highbury Barn 1842
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Great Dinner tent at Highbury Barn 1842
The great dinner tent at Highbury Barn for the licenced Victuallers Grand Annual Festival.
1842
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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1. Title: A Grand Feast Under the Great Dinner Tent at Highbury Barn, 1842 2. Description: This image, published by the Illustrated London News Ltd in 1842, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and excitement of the Licenced Victuallers' Grand Annual Festival held at Highbury Barn in London. The photograph, taken from an illustration by Mary Evans, transports us back in time to the 1840s, where we witness the splendor of the great dinner tent, a central attraction of the festivities. 3. Scene and Setting: The scene is set in a lush, green meadow, with the magnificent dinner tent at its heart. The tent, adorned with intricate floral decorations and banners, stands tall and proud, its white canvas walls billowing gently in the breeze. The interior of the tent is a sight to behold, with long, elegantly set tables, laden with fine china, crystal glasses, and silverware. The air is filled with the tantalizing aroma of a sumptuous feast, as guests, dressed in their finest attire, eagerly await the start of the meal. 4. The Event: The Licenced Victuallers' Grand Annual Festival was a significant event in London's social calendar, bringing together the city's elite and affluent for a day of celebration, entertainment, and fine dining. The festival, which took place at Highbury Barn, was an opportunity for the licenced victuallers, or publicans, to showcase their culinary skills and hospitality, as well as to network and strengthen their professional relationships. 5. Conclusion: This image of the great dinner tent at Highbury Barn, taken from the Illustrated London News in 1842, offers a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur and excitement of London's social scene during the 1840s. The meticulously decorated tent, the sumptuous feast, and the elegantly dressed guests all combine to create a scene of opulence and enjoyment, transporting us back in time and allowing us to experience a moment of history.
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