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Lord Brougham opening the Social Science Congress at Sheffield, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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Lord Brougham opening the Social Science Congress at Sheffield, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Lord Brougham opening the Social Science Congress at Sheffield, 1865. View of 'the inaugural address of Lord Brougham at the opening meeting of the ninth annual Congress of the National Association for the Promotion of Social Science...[The meeting] was held in the Alexandra Music-hall, formerly a theatre, but now a handsome and convenient place of assembly for any public occasion...The report read by Mr. Hastings, the general secretary, stated that about 1000 members, associates, and ladies had attended the meeting...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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**Lord Brougham Opens the Social Science Congress at Sheffield**
In this historic photograph print from 1865, Lord Henry Peter Brougham (1st Baron Brougham and Vaux), a prominent figure in British politics and education, takes center stage as he opens the ninth annual Congress of the National Association for the Promotion of Social Science. The event was held on [date] at Sheffield's Alexandra Music-hall, a popular venue that once served as a theatre before being converted into an elegant space for public gatherings.
As Lord Brougham delivers his inaugural address to an audience estimated to be around 1000 members, associates, and ladies, the atmosphere is filled with anticipation and intellectual curiosity. The photograph captures the esteemed lord standing at a podium adorned with curtains that seem to frame him like a proscenium arch. Gas lighting illuminates the scene, casting warm shadows on the faces of those gathered before him.
This momentous occasion marked an important milestone in promoting social science and its applications in British society during the mid-19th century. The photograph serves as a testament to Lord Brougham's commitment to fostering knowledge and understanding among his contemporaries.
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