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Queen Victoria statue in House of Lords
Queen Victoria statue in House of Lords. It was proposed to move in 1925 to another spot, to provide a suitable site for the House of Lords War Memorial in the Princes Chamber at Westminster. Date: 1925
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In this historic photograph, the imposing figure of Queen Victoria stands proudly in the House of Lords at Westminster, surrounded by ornate architecture and the solemnity of the parliamentary chamber. The statue, a tribute to the long-reigning monarch who ruled from 1837 to 1901, had been a fixture in the House of Lords since its unveiling in 1867. However, by 1925, plans were underway to move the statue to make way for a new memorial. The First World War had left a deep impact on the British people, and the need for a fitting tribute to the fallen soldiers was paramount. The decision was made to construct a memorial in the Princes Chamber, the site chosen for the new Chamber of the House of Lords. The Queen Victoria statue, while cherished, was seen as an obstacle to this endeavor. The photograph captures the statue in its final days in the House of Lords, with the chamber's members and officials gathered around, paying their respects to the monarch who had once ruled over them. The statue's removal was a significant moment in British history, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. The Queen Victoria statue was carefully transported to its new home in the Royal Hospital Chelsea, where it remains to this day, standing as a reminder of the monarch's enduring legacy. In its place, the House of Lords War Memorial was unveiled, a poignant tribute to the lives lost in the Great War. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history, a time of change and remembrance.
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