higher - Hull History Centre

Here are some pictures of
the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
being celebrated in London.
Look how crowded and busy
the streets were with people
celebrating.
Queen Victoria’s Diamond
Jubilee, 1897
Authors: Jennifer Beeton & Hannah Cornall
Did You Know?
Queen Victoria was 78 years old
in her Diamond Jubilee Year.
Did You Know?
Hull was officially named a City
for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
Before 1897 it was a town.
Name: ___________________________________
Date: ____/____/________

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Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee
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As Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee was such a great day of celebration
for the nation, newspapers were full with reports on everything
Jubilee related. Below are some Newspaper clippings from
the time. Read them and then answer the questions.
QUEEN’S WEEK
This week it is the Jubilee and nothing but the jubilee. ..The great wave of
loyalty, which has been gathering force for months, culminated (ended) on
Tuesday in the most wonderful tribute ever paid to any sovereign in the
world’s history...In the history of Hull, the year will be remembered with
the elevation from town to the rank and dignity of a City.
The Hull Times, 23rd June 1897
JUBILEE DAY IN HULL
Hull was well decorated for the
A MAID SERVANTS ULTIMATUM
Jubilee. The tradesmen displayed
Sir, I do really think that all servants
considerable and creditable spirit,
should have a holiday on Jubilee Day, as
and the streets looked more jubilant
than we have ever seen them.
everyone seems to have a holiday but us.,
and we have to work harder on holidays
The Hull Times, 23rd June 1897
than any other.
Nurse and Cook
The Hull Times, 29th May 1897
T.P. AND THE JUBILEE
Speaking at Manchester, Mr. TP O’Connor, M.P., has declared
his intention of not witnessing the Jubilee ceremony, because
the reign of Queen Victoria has been disastrous to Ireland's
interests.
The Hull Times, 12th June 1897
What have you drawn yourself wearing?
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It was very important to the Victorians to look their best for
special occasions, like the Jubilee. Below are some pictures of
Victorian men, women and children in their best clothes.
Draw what you would have worn to the Jubilee if you had been a
Victorian.
Answer the questions by filling in the missing words:
1. Hull was well ___________ for the _________.
2. In the history of ________, the year will be remembered
with the elevation from ________ to the rank
and dignity of a ________.
Draw lines to match the right word to the right meaning:
Jubilee
to make something more attractive
or pretty
Loyalty
a ruler, either a King or Queen
Decorated
a day that celebrates a King or
Queen’s reign
Sovereign
showing you believe and trust
someone and support them
Answer the questions by completing the sentences:
4. Do you think Mr T.P O’Connor was happy about the Jubilee?
Mr T.P. O’Connor was ________ about the Jubilee.
5. How do you know this about Mr. T.P O’Connor?
I know this because he says_______________________
___________________________________________.
6. Do you think the Nurse and Cook is happy to work on Jubilee
Day?
The Cook is ________________ to work on Jubilee Day.
7. How do you know this about the Cook?
I know this because the Cook says___________________
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Celebrating the Jubilee took great time and effort.
Committees met throughout the year to decide on how
much money should be spent on the celebration and what
on.
On your table you will see copies of an original banquet
menu. The Victorians loved fancy food and drink, and so
enjoyed putting on big banquets on special occasions.
However now it is your turn to plan your Jubilee banquet.
Shopping List:
Mock Turtle Soup
£3 a person
Clear Spring Soup
£2 a person
Boiled Salmon £10
Cod £7
Mutton Cutlets
£4 a person
Compoti of Duckling
£8 a person
Beef
£9 a person
Boiled Leg Mutton
£5 a person
Boiled Fowl and Tongue £3 a person
Roast Lamb
£6 per person
Stuffed and filleted Veal £10 per person
Yorkshire Pudding
£1 each
Cucumber
50p a person
Peas
50p a person
Horseradish Sauce
20p a person
Caper Sauce
20p a person
Mint Sauce
10p a person
Brain Sauce
30p a person
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Using the shopping and wine lists on the opposite page,
and the menu on your table, can you budget for your own
banquet?
1. How much would a bottle of Heidsieck and a bottle of Ayala
cost?
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2. Add how much roast lamb and mint sauce would cost. Could you
afford this if you could spend up to £7 for this course?
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3. How much does a bottle of Margaux and a bowl of clear spring
soup cost?
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4. Are mutton cutlets and cucumber, cheaper than compoti of
ducklings and peas?
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5. If I had a budget of £12 a person for the soup and fish
courses, which of the following combinations could I afford?
i) Mock Turtle Soup and Boiled Salmon with mayonnaise
ii) Mock Turtle Soup and Cod with parsley sauce
iii) Clear Spring Soup and Boiled Salmon with mayonnaise
iv) Clear Spring Soup and Cod with parsley sauce
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I could afford options__________________________________