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'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...
St George's Circus - clock tower
Our image comes from Historic England where we found the designer, Groll, but...
Other Subjects
King Leopold I of the Belgians
Born in Coburg into the family ruling the German duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (now in Bavaria). Joined the Imperial Russian Army and fought Napoleon. On his defeat Leopold moved to London and marr...
1 memorial
Nell Gwynne
Eleanor Gwyn, Gwynn, Gwynne, whatever. Born Hereford. Rumoured to have lived at Lauderdale House as the mistress of Charles II, where she dangled her first-born from a window to scare the King int...
4 memorials
King Charles I
Born Fife. Until the age of 11 he was only the 'spare' but then his 18-year old brother Henry died (probably of typhoid) and Charles became the heir, ascending the throne in 1625 on the death of hi...
13 memorials
John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster
"Old John of Gaunt, time-honoured Lancaster" - first line in Shakespeare's Richard II. Fourth son of Edward III. Younger brother to the Black Prince. Uncle to Richard II. Born in Ghent. Lived at th...
2 memorials
12 memorials
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