Shortly before this event, in September 1896 Victoria had become the longest-reigning monarch in British history, beating George III, the previous holder. Victoria reigned 1837 - 1901, 64 years.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria
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Lewisham Clock Tower
{On the bronze plaque:} This clock tower was erected to commemorate the Diamo...
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee fountain - Blackheath
The rear of the fountain has a little door with a keyhole, presumably to prov...
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee fountain - WC2
Erected by the Board of Works for the St Giles district to commemorate the si...
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in Wanstead
The Latin quotation is interesting. It is from the Bible, Proverbs 3;16, and...
Other Subjects
Kensington Gardens
Royal Parks say: "William III bought what was originally part of Hyde Park in 1689. An asthma sufferer, the king found the location quiet and the air salubrious and so he commissioned Sir Christop...
2 memorials
Catrin Glyndwr
Daughter of Owain Glyndwr the Welsh hero. Catrin was captured in 1409 at Harlech and taken to the Tower of London with her children and her mother, Glyndwr's wife, during Owain's fight for the free...
1 memorial
Alfred the Great
King of the West Saxons and of the Anglo-Saxons. Born Wantage. Introduced a level of education not previously known in Anglo-Saxon England for his sons, those of other nobles and even clever boys o...
6 memorials
King George's Fields Foundation
After the death of King George V the Lord Mayor of London set up a committee to decide on a suitable national memorial. It was decided to erect just one statue and create a number of playing fields...
9 memorials
Princess Royal, Princess Mary, Countess of Harewood, Viscountess Lascelles
Third child and only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. Born York Cottage, Sandringham Estate. Her elder brothers became, in quick succession, Edward VIII and George VI. She married the sixt...
5 memorials
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