Prince Albert et al. - 1 May, 1851
from Journal of Queen Victoria, 1 May 1851, pages 84-85:
This day is one of the greatest and most glorious days of our lives, with which, to my pride and joy the name of my dearly beloved Albert is forever associated!... A little rain fell, just as we started; but before we neared the Crystal Palace, the sun shone and gleamed upon the gigantic edifice, upon which the flags of every nation were flying.... The sight as we came to the centre where the steps and chair (on whcih I did not sit) was placed, facing the beautiful crystal fountain was magic and impressive. The tremendous cheering, the joy expressed in every face, the vastness of the … more >>
Queen Victoria, Journal of Queen Victoria, 1 May 1851. In Christopher Hibbert (ed.), Queen Victoria in her letters and journals (1984), p. 84-85. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1385142442152 accessed: 9 November, 2024
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March from Athalie
written by Felix Mendelssohn |
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Date/Time | 1 May, 1851 |
Medium | live |
Listening Environment | in the company of others, indoors, in public |