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
Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
The 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II, the first such celebration in the history of the British monarchy. The Platinum Jubilee weekend was 2-5 June 2022 but celebrations were ...
3 memorials
Queen Victoria's last visit to the City of London
On her visit she was presented with the city sword by the Lord Mayor. We have found a rare photograph of an amused Queen Vicky to illustrate this event. It may not actually have been taken on this ...
1 memorial
King George VI
Became king when his brother, Edward VIII, abdicated. Like his father George V, he was born a second son and rather unexpectedly ascended to the throne. Like his grandfather, Edward VII, he was bor...
26 memorials
Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll
Born at Buckingham Palace, sixth child of Queen Victoria. Was a talented sculptress taught, and possibly more, by Joseph Boehm. In 1871 caused a stir by marrying John Douglas Sutherland Campbell, M...
9 memorials
1 memorial
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Chinara Enterprises
An organisation that provides a wide range of expertise in workforce development and organisational development.
1 memorial
Edgar Kinghorn Myles, VC
Soldier. Born Edgar Kinghorn Myles. He was deployed with the 8th (Service) Battalion, Welsh Regiment. On 9th April 1916 at Sanna-i-Yat, Mesopotamia, he went out several times alone in front of Brit...
War served, WW1
2 memorials
American servicemen killed at Sloane Court East
The dead included 62 members of the 130th Chemical Processing Company (billeted at numbers 4, 6, and 8 Sloane Court) and 3 members of the G-5 Division of SHAEF (stationed at Sloane Court). Members ...
2 memorials
Battersea Rise House
Built circa 1770. The house and the estate were bought by Henry Thornton in 1792. William Wilberforce, his good friend, lived here until Thornton's marriage. Both men were MPs and important members...
1 memorial
Provident Life Office
A savings bank launched by Barber Beaumont in 1806. We think this went on to become part of Friends Provident. Source: Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
1 memorial
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