The Citys Homage to the Sirdar
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The Citys Homage to the Sirdar
The retiring Lord Mayor entertains Lord Kitchener - who had just returned victorious from a campign in Sudan - with a banquet at the Mansion House. Lord Curzon, the Marquis of Salisbury, Lord Wolseley and Lord Roseberry are also depicted in attendance. Date: 1898
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1898 Banquet Curzon Homage Kitchener Mansion Marquis Mayor Mayoral Mayors Retiring Salisbury Sirdar Sudan Toast Wolseley Roseberry
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This striking photograph captures a historic moment in London's mayoral history, as the retiring Lord Mayor pays homage to the Sirdar, or Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Army, Lord Kitchener, following his victorious return from the Sudan Campaign of 1898. The banquet, held at the Mansion House, was a grand display of the City's respect and admiration for Lord Kitchener's military achievements. Surrounding the Sirdar are some of the most prominent figures of the time, including the Marquis of Curzon, who would later become Viceroy of India, Prime Minister Lord Salisbury, Field Marshal Lord Wolseley, and Marquess of Roseberry. The room is filled with an air of excitement and anticipation, as the small toast is raised in honor of Lord Kitchener's triumphant return. The Sudan Campaign, also known as the Mahdist War, was a significant event in British imperial history, marking the end of the Mahdist state and the establishment of Anglo-Egyptian control over Sudan. This photograph provides a glimpse into the grandeur and pageantry of London's mayoral shows during the late Victorian era, as well as the city's role in celebrating the heroes of the British Empire. The image, which dates back to 1898, is a testament to the rich historical significance of this moment in time, and serves as a reminder of the important figures and events that shaped the world as we know it today.
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