Victorian events

The laying of the V&A’s foundation stone

On this day, 17th May 1899, Queen Victoria travelled in a semi-state procession from Buckingham Palace to South Kensington to lay the foundation stone of the new Victoria and Albert museum. The Queen laying the foundation stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum, 17 May 1899 © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection… Continue reading The laying of the V&A’s foundation stone