King George V and Queen Mary In Royal Carriage For Silver Jubilee Celebrations

King George V and Queen Mary In Royal Carriage For Silver Jubilee Celebrations

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What: King George V and Queen Mary In Royal Carriage For Silver Jubilee Celebrations

When: 1935

Story: King George V and Queen Mary receiving Silver Jubilee cheers while riding in the Royal Carriage at some point in 1935.

Queen Victoria’s Royal Carriage in Pall Mall For Her Diamond Jubilee

Queen Victoria's Royal Carriage in Pall Mall For Her Diamond Jubilee

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What: Queen Victoria’s Royal Carriage in Pall Mall For Her Diamond Jubilee

When: 1897

Where: Pall Mall, City of Westminster, London

Story: A view of Queen Victoria’s Royal Carriage as it makes it’s way down Pall Mall in 1897 during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Park Lane Being Decorated for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, 1897

Park Lane Being Decorated for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897

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What: Park Lane Being Decorated for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, 1897

When: 1897

Where: Park Lane, City of Westminster, London

Story: Another photo of the preparations for the Diamond Jubilee, this one focuses on Park Lane in the City of Westminster.

Queen Mother and Prince Charles in a Carriage at Silver Jubilee 1977

Queen Mother and Prince Charles in a Carriage at Silver Jubilee 1977

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What: Queen Mother and Prince Charles in a Carriage at Silver Jubilee 1977

When: 1977

Story: Photo of the Queen Mother and Prince Charles (in a ridiculous hat) riding in a carriage as part of Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee celebrations. Also present in the photo are Prince Edward and Prince Andrew.

TUBE TUBE 3 – A Sunny Attitude – (Very) Short Film

This is the third instalment of the wonderful TUBE TUBE series. I won’t ruin what happens in this one, but if you’re in any way socially awkward (like me), you may see a secret fear confirmed.

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Tea Party for Children For George V’s Silver Jubilee

Tea Party for Children For George V's Silver Jubilee

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What: Tea Party for Children For George V’s Silver Jubilee

When: 1935

Where: Orville Road, Battersea, London, SW11

Story: A tea party for children held in honour of George V’s Silver Jubilee in 1935. Just one of many street parties that were no doubt held that year.

Ludgate Circus Decorated for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee

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What: Ludgate Circus Decorated for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee

When: 1897

Where: Ludgate Circus, City of London, EC4

Story: Another great photo of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. This one was taken at Ludgate Circus in the City of London, 1897.

Colonial Troops on Westminster Bridge During Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee

Colonial Troops on Westminster Bridge During Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

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What: Colonial Troops on Westminster Bridge During Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee

When: 1897

Where: Westminster Bridge, City of Westminster, London

Story: Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations included displays from people’s all over the Empire. This is just one display of Colonial Troops marching over Westminster Bridge to huge crowds.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee at St. Paul’s Cathedral 1977

Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee at St. Paul's Cathedral

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What: Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee at St. Paul’s Cathedral

When: 1977

Where: St. Paul’s Cathedral, City of London, EC4

Story: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip praying at St. Paul’s Cathedral as part of her Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1977.

George V Silver Jubilee Address at Houses of Parliament

George V Silver Jubilee Address at Houses of Parliament

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What: George V Silver Jubilee Address at Houses of Parliament

When: 1935

Where: Houses of Parliament, City of Westminster, London

Story: A photo of George V addressing the Houses of Parliament in 1935 during his Silver Jubilee year. He is Elizabeth II’s grandfather and the first monarch from the House of Windsor (changing the family name from the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in 1917). The British Empire expanded to its maximum extend during his reign, due to Britain’s victory in World War I. However, his reign also coincided with the rise of Irish Republicanism, the Indian Independence Movement and the Great Depression.

I find the reigns of all three monarch’s featured in these Jubilee posts to be fascinating. During Victoria’s reign Britain became the world’s pre-eminent world power. This power would be challenged in World War 1 during George V’s reign. Ultimately, Britain came out of that conflict as an even larger world power, but one also in relative decline. Finally, during Elizabeth II’s reign you get full scale decolonization and the end of Empire. Interestingly, not only is 2012 the 60th anniversary of Elizabeth coming to the throne, but it also marks 175 years since Victoria assumed that same role.