A photograph of Queen Victoria's statue, Cubbon Park, Bangalore.

Reference Number: 1380/1/28/003
Alternative Reference Number: 1380
Level of Description: Item
Title: A photograph of Queen Victoria's statue, Cubbon Park, Bangalore.
Creator(s) & Administrative History: Colour Sergeant Frederick John Reginald Urch
Date: 1916
Extent: Extent: 1 photograph
Description: Photograph showing a large crowd gathered at Queen Victoria’s statue, Cubbon Park, Bangalore, where wreaths have been laid. The crowd are all facing towards the statue so only the backs of their heads can be seen. The panoramic view has been created by cutting and pasting together several photographs.

The photograph was probably taken on Empire Day; first celebrated in Britain on the 24 May 1902 (Birthday of Queen Victoria, Empress of India). Although India did not adopt this day until 1922 it was celebrated in earlier years by the British Military Cantonment. Battalion Orders record Empire Day celebrations at the statue on 24 May 1915.
Access Conditions: Physical access to the photograph album is restricted to the depositors family only. Public access to the photograph is available via the digitised version on Bath Record Office: Archives and Local Studies online catalogue.