Skegness Magazine

Source: Skegness Herald January and February 1901

The Skegness Herald tells of the reaction of the people of Skegness to Queen Victoria’s death at the beginning of 1901.

As was the norm when reporting the death of an important person, the whole issue of the newspaper was printed with black borders.

Skegness’ response to the death of Queen Victoria

The Queen’s Coronation and Marriage
Our townsman, Mr W Johnson, is now exhibiting in his shop window, near the Post Office, some unique specimens of the ‘Sun’ newspaper.
One is of the date June 28th 1838, and is printed in gilt letters, and contains a medallion of the Queen and an account of her Coronation.
Another of the date of February 10th, 1840, and contains two beautiful medallion portraits of the Queen and Prince Albert and an account of their marriage.
A third, and more unique still, is a page of “The true-born Irishman” dated March 3rd 1804, containing the National Anthem for George III and some verses on the French Revolution.

Shops in Skegness closed their doors in respect for the late Queen.

Wreath from Skegness
It will be seen by announcement in our advertising columns that a wreath is to be sent to Windsor Castle from Skegness as a tribute of affection for our late beloved Queen.
Subscriptions which are not to exceed one shilling, will be collected for same.
The wreath will be deposited in St Matthew’s Church on Saturday, and may be seen bay all attending the memorial service to be held at half-past two.