'The British Lion Prepares for the Jubilee', 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain

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'The British Lion Prepares for the Jubilee', 1887. The British Lion prepares himself with great care to take part in Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee celebrations. Jubilee Day was the 21st June, and there were banquets and festivities of all kinds throughout the country. From Punch, or the London Charivari, June 18, 1887.

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