George III Golden Jubilee

Isn't technology amazing?

I was going through my files on John Starling (yes saved on the computer) when I came across this poem he wrote about his memories of the King George III Golden Jubilee which happened on 25th October 1809. I suspect he did use some poetic licence in writing this because he was only four at the time - but you never know.

On my seeing the Jubilee when George the third had reigned for 50 years

I well remember when a boy

We had a jolly spree  years

When old King Gerge reign’d fifty

There was a Jubilee

There as a dinner in the street

All hearts were light and free

To see the puddings and the beef

At that grand Jubilee

Besides a plenty of strong ale

Round the tables passed so free

All eyes were bright and hearts so light

At the Kings Jubilee

And after dinner they did shout

Three ringing cheers so free

God Save the King long may he live

For this his Jubilee

The guns did fire the bells did ring

All hearts were full of glee

And all over merry and jovial here

At this great Jubilee

Should I’ve been spar’d a little time

Another we shall see

Victoria have reign’d fifty years

This is her Jubilee

Long may she live long may she reign

To rule o’er land and sea

That thousands may rejoice to see

Her year of Jubilee

I know full well it is the last

That many on earth will see

But hope in heaven we all shall meet

At that great Jubilee

Another one there yet will come

Which all of us will see

When Heaven and earth will pass away

At the last Jubilee

There Kings and Queens and subjects will

The King of Glory see

Upon his throne to hear their doom

At the final Jubilee

John Starling 1806 - 1891