The Dedication of Epping Forest by H.M. Queen Victoria
Summary
Front : Crowned bust of Queen in royal robes to left. Around a band bearing a wreath of roses, shamrocks & thistles. Pearled border. Reverse : A scene in Epping Forest. Left is the City of London wearing a cloak bearing the city arms. She is standing with a broken fence in her hand & facing Queen Victoria who is seated, crowned & holding scptre. "IT GIVES ME THE GREATEST SATISFACTION TO DEDICATE THIS BEAUTIFUL FOREST FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF MY PEOPLE FOR ALL TIME EPPING FOREST 6 MAY 1882"
Object Name
The Dedication of Epping Forest by H.M. Queen Victoria
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Date Created
1882
accession number
1980.267
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