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Beacons of Silver Jubilee day 1935, by G. H. Davis
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Beacons of Silver Jubilee day 1935, by G. H. Davis
The great bonfire held in Hyde Park to celebrated the monarchs Silver Jubilee, which King George lit by pressing a button in Buckingham Palace, the first in a chain of 200 beacons.
1935
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Beacon Beacons Bonfire Celebrated Celebrations Davis Hyde Jubilee Lighting 1935
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and excitement of King George V's Silver Jubilee celebrations in Hyde Park, London, 1935. The image, taken by renowned photographer G.H. Davis for the Illustrated London News, showcases the magnificent bonfire that marked the occasion. The monarch, who had reached his seventeenth year on the throne, had lit the first beacon in Buckingham Palace using a button, igniting a chain reaction of 200 beacons across Britain and the Empire. The jubilee beacons became a cherished tradition, symbolizing unity and connection among the people. The night sky above Hyde Park is illuminated by the roaring bonfire, with a sea of faces gazing up in awe and wonder. The atmosphere is filled with joy, anticipation, and national pride, as the British people came together to celebrate their monarch's milestone achievement. This photograph is a testament to the enduring power of tradition and the strength of community spirit during a time of celebration and unity.
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