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Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee<br />
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As Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee was such a great day of celebration<br />
for the nation, newspapers were full with reports on everything<br />
Jubilee related. Below are some Newspaper clippings from<br />
the time. Read them and then answer the questions.<br />
QUEEN’S WEEK<br />
This week it is the Jubilee and nothing but the jubilee. ..The great wave of<br />
loyalty, which has been gathering force for months, culminated (ended) on<br />
Tuesday in the most wonderful tribute ever paid to any sovereign in the<br />
world’s history...In the history of <strong>Hull</strong>, the year will be remembered with<br />
the elevation from town to the rank and dignity of a City.<br />
The <strong>Hull</strong> Times, 23rd June 1897<br />
JUBILEE DAY IN HULL<br />
<strong>Hull</strong> was well decorated for the<br />
A MAID SERVANTS ULTIMATUM<br />
Jubilee. The tradesmen displayed<br />
Sir, I do really think that all servants<br />
considerable and creditable spirit,<br />
should have a holiday on Jubilee Day, as<br />
and the streets looked more jubilant<br />
than we have ever seen them.<br />
everyone seems to have a holiday but us.,<br />
and we have to work harder on holidays<br />
The <strong>Hull</strong> Times, 23rd June 1897<br />
than any other.<br />
Nurse and Cook<br />
The <strong>Hull</strong> Times, 29th May 1897<br />
T.P. AND THE JUBILEE<br />
Speaking at Manchester, Mr. TP O’Connor, M.P., has declared<br />
his intention of not witnessing the Jubilee ceremony, because<br />
the reign of Queen Victoria has been disastrous to Ireland's<br />
interests.<br />
The <strong>Hull</strong> Times, 12th June 1897<br />
What have you drawn yourself wearing?<br />
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