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Bluecoat Boys showing their drawings to Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace, 1873, (1901)
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Bluecoat Boys showing their drawings to Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace, 1873, (1901)
Bluecoat Boys showing their drawings to Queen Victoria at Buckingham Palace, April 3, 1873, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) with pupils of Christs Hospital School - known as Blue-Coat Boys after their Tudor uniform of belted blue coats - at the royal residence in London. From " The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra". [London, 1901]
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In this photograph, we are transported back to the year 1873, where a group of young Bluecoat Boys from Christs Hospital School eagerly present their drawings to none other than Queen Victoria herself. The regal setting is Buckingham Palace, the iconic royal residence in London. Queen Victoria, known for her long and illustrious reign as Empress of India and Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, graciously kneels down to engage with these schoolchildren. Dressed in their distinctive Tudor-style blue coats, the boys proudly showcase their artistic creations to the monarch. The image captures a moment frozen in time - a convergence of history, education, and artistry. These privileged pupils have been granted an extraordinary opportunity to interact with one of the most powerful figures in British history. Their expressions reveal a mix of excitement and awe as they share their talents with Queen Victoria. This remarkable photograph was featured in "The Illustrated London News Record" chronicling the glorious reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 until her passing in 1901. It serves as a testament not only to the significance of this encounter but also to the enduring legacy left by this remarkable queen. As we gaze upon this snapshot from over a century ago, we are reminded that even amidst grandeur and power resides an appreciation for creativity nurtured within educational institutions like Christs Hospital School.
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