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Dejeuner to the 89th Regiment, in the Town-Hall, at Waterford, previous to their Departure... 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Dejeuner to the 89th Regiment, in the Town-Hall, at Waterford, previous to their Departure... 1854. Creator: Unknown
Dejeuner to the 89th Regiment, in the Town-Hall, at Waterford [in Ireland], previous to their Departure for the Crimea, 1854. A dinner held as a...public farewell of this gallant regiment, now on their route to the Crimea...This demonstration of the sympathy of the citizens of Waterford, for those who are going to fight the battles of their country, was participated in by all classes and creeds...In the Town-hall, the Union jack, the Tricolour, and the Crescent were blended over the Mayor's seat...[Speeches:] "Soldiers and officers, you are going to join your comrades - you are going to unite with those who never turned their backs on their foes. You will emulate their ardour (Immense and prolonged cheering). You will lead the van, and never pause until you send back the Russian eagles deprived of their claws and stripped of their feathers, to their home in the north" (Great applause)'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This evocative image captures the moment of unity and camaraderie between the citizens of Waterford, Ireland, and the 89th Regiment as they prepared to depart for the Crimean War in 1854. The scene takes place in the Town-Hall, where a grand "dejeuner," or lunch, was held as a public farewell for the regiment. The photo shows a sea of people from all classes and creeds gathered together, their faces filled with pride and admiration for the soldiers and officers about to embark on a dangerous journey to defend their country. The Union Jack, the Tricolour, and the Crescent flags are prominently displayed over the Mayor's seat, symbolizing the unity and diversity of the community coming together in support of the regiment. The speeches given during the event were filled with words of encouragement and patriotism. The Mayor addressed the soldiers, reminding them of their brave comrades who had never turned their backs on their enemies and urging them to lead the van and send the Russian eagles back home, stripped of their feathers and claws. The crowd responded with immense and prolonged cheers, their voices echoing through the Town-Hall, filled with hope and determination. This poignant moment in history serves as a reminder of the power of community and the sacrifices made by soldiers and their supporters during times of war.
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