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Queen of the British Empire 1837-1901. Follow her thoughts on her life, from her accession through to her Diamond Jubilee in 1897.

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To view documents, photographs and videos about the life of #queenvictoria, visit:http://t.co/dZdGe3Jx

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To find out more about this year's #diamondjubilee celebrations, please visit: http://t.co/rVmqHZmG #queenvictoria

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Read #QueenVictoria 's full diary entry for 31 December 1897: http://t.co/8TERrXBj #diamondjubilee

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Photograph of #QueenVictoria, signed by her on 22 June 1897, on the occasion of her #DiamondJubilee: http://t.co/es6IvBg4

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"This is the last day of this ever memorable & eventful year, which can never be forgotten & was so gratifying to me." #diamondjubilee

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In her journal entry on 31/12/1897 #QueenVictoria reflected on her momentous year #diamondjubilee

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To read #queenvictoria 's full diary entry for 23 June 1897 visit the @Bodeianlibs website at: http://t.co/6O3WVu7m #diamondjubilee

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To view the full diary entry in which #queenvictoria describes the start of her #diamondjubilee celebrations, visit: http://t.co/EcfnBloL

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"I was much gratified by the great enthusiasm displayed everywhere & greatly admired all the decorations which were really quite beautiful."

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Photograph of #QueenVictoria receiving an Address from the Mayor of Windsor: http://t.co/QO6HFBja #diamondjubilee

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"We stopped at the foot of the Castle Hill, where my statue stands & I received an Address from the Mayor & Corporation." #diamondjubilee

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"I received Addresses from the House of Lords & House of Commons. I said a few words in return, as I cannot read without spectacles."

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#QueenVictoria 's #DiamondJubilee celebrations continued for many weeks and were often noted in her journal, such as her entry on 23/06/1897

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View the full diary entry for #queenvictoria 's procession to @StPaulsLondon on the @Bodeianlibs website: http://t.co/oOrldBs7

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Photographs of the State Procession to @StPaulsLondon: http://t.co/jEDZg29y http://t.co/NNqmivGN http://t.co/2eK3JQ9C #diamondjubilee

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"As we neared St Paul’s the Procession was often stopped, & the crowds broke out into singing 'God save the Queen.'” #diamondjubilee

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"The cheering was quite deafening, & every face seemed to be filled with real joy. I was much moved & gratified." #diamondjubilee

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"The crowds were quite indescribable & their enthusiasm truly marvellous & deeply touching." #diamondjubilee #queenvictoria

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"No one ever I believe, has met with such an ovation as was given to me, passing through those 6 miles of streets." #diamondjubilee

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"I started a message which was telegraphed throughout the whole Empire: 'From my heart I thank my beloved people, may God bless them."