Victoria Day
was established in 1845 and became a National Holiday in 1901.
The beloved Queen began her reign at 18 years of age.
She was born May 24, 1819.
Active and optimistic, she expanded the British Empire to include
Canada, Australia, India New Zealand and large parts of Africa.
She died on the 22nd of Jan. 1901 after ruling 64 years.
On her tomb is written:
" Farewell best beloved, here at last I shall rest with thee,
with thee in Christ I shall rise again."
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