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The New Route to the Continent via Sheerness and Flushing (engraving)
1049232 The New Route to the Continent via Sheerness and Flushing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Route to the Continent via Sheerness and Flushing. Illustration for The Graphic, 31 July 1875.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22651592
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The New Route to the Continent - A Grand Banquet in Sheerness and Flushing
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. This engraving, created by an English School artist in the 19th century, captures a momentous occasion on "The New Route to the Continent". The image showcases a lavish banquet held in honor of this groundbreaking maritime connection between Sheerness and Flushing. Intricately detailed, the print depicts a bustling scene filled with Dutch peasantry and European dignitaries. Bunting adorns the banqueting room while a Dutch band provides lively music for all to enjoy. Prince Henry himself is seen speaking passionately at the head of the table, his presence commanding attention from all attendees. As guests indulge in their mealtime feast, illuminated by grand chandeliers overhead, conversations flow freely amidst laughter and camaraderie. The atmosphere is one of excitement and celebration as people from different nations come together through this new route. Notably, there is an air of anticipation as smoke billows from a smoking saloon nearby – perhaps signaling that plans are being made for future voyages along this remarkable passage. This enchanting engraving transports us back to a time when travel was still an adventure, where cultures collided and friendships were forged across borders. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our unyielding desire to explore new horizons.
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