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
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