Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897

"June 20th 1897: This photograph taken by Mr F. Mortimore Savory from the roof of Mr Trinder's house shows the large crowd which filled the market place at noon to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond jubilee. The proceedings opened with the singing of the national anthem. The united choirs of the town standing in carts and the band of the 4th Gloucestershire Regiment were conducted by Mr Gibbons organist of the Parish Church. Mr Zachary, Chairman of the Urban District Council, spoke, the psalm "Old Hundredth" was sung, the photograph taken and the bells of the parish church rang out. In the afternoon sports were held in Deer Park, catering by Mr Viner and fireworks in the evening."