Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee 1887
Hoddesdon High Street
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Crowd gathered in the High Street
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Inside the marquee
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Hoddesdon residents celebrate
By Jane Toyne
These pictures show the celebrations that took place on Tuesday 21st June 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee.
The celebrations began with a Thanksgiving Service followed by a parade with a band. A large marquee situated in the High Street in Hoddesdon held a public dinner and tea for over 1,300 local people. Sports were held in the cricket field near Rose Hill and a bonfire and fireworks completed the celebrations. The High Street was adorned with flags, and the residents of Hoddesdon came out to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.