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Queen Elizabeth II and a thousand years of greatness
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Queen Elizabeth II and a thousand years of greatness
Illustration celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 depicting the Queen in her ceremonial regalia surrounded by historical figures which have contributed to Britains greatness. These include from left: Geoffrey Chaucer, Sir Thomas More, William Caxton, John Milton, Sir Francis Drake, General Wolfe, Robert Clive, Captain Cook, James Watt, George Stephenson, Michael Faraday, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Samuel Johnson, Robert Burns, Charles Dickens, William Ewart Gladstone, Lord Nelson, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Cecil Rhodes, Benjamin Disraeli, Duke of Wellington, Florence Nightingale, Elizabeth Fry, Sir Alexander Fleming, Viscount Alexander of Tunis, Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, Earl Haig, Sir John Alcock, Sir Arthur Whitton-Brown, Earl Beatty, Sir Andrew Cunningham, Sir Winston Churchill, Sir Frank Whittle, Lord Tedder, Sir Christopher Wren, William Shakespeare, Sir Walter Raleigh and, in the background, Dover in the year 1739. Date: 1953
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A Thousand Years of Greatness: Celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 This illustration commemorates the historic moment of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, encircling Her Majesty in the regal splendor of her ceremonial attire. Surrounding her are some of the most influential figures in British history, spanning over a thousand years of greatness. From left to right, we find the esteemed company of Geoffrey Chaucer, the father of English literature, Sir Thomas More, a renowned philosopher and statesman, and William Caxton, the first printer in England. Next, we encounter literary giants such as John Milton and Samuel Johnson, as well as maritime heroes like Sir Francis Drake and Lord Nelson. Scientific pioneers like Robert Clive, Captain Cook, James Watt, Michael Faraday, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and Sir Christopher Wren grace this assembly, alongside cultural icons such as William Shakespeare, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Robert Burns. The illustration also pays homage to influential political figures like Charles Dickens, William Ewart Gladstone, and Winston Churchill, as well as military leaders such as General Wolfe, Earl Haig, and Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. In the background, the iconic cliffs of Dover in the year 1739 serve as a poignant reminder of the rich history and enduring legacy that Queen Elizabeth II inherited upon her ascension to the throne. This stunning illustration encapsulates the essence of British history and the unbroken chain of greatness that connects the past to the present.
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