Celebrations

Contents

  1. Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897.
  2. Edward VII Coronation 1902
  3. Empire Day 1909
  4. George V & Queen Mary Coronation 1911
  5. George V Silver Jubilee 1935
  6. George VI & Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937
  7. V.E. Day 1945
  8. Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953
  9. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977
  10. Queen Elizabeth II 90th birthday

1. QUEEN VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897

Coronation Arch, College St.

Procession, Alfred St (High St).

Below is a letter from the committee to Mrs Dupuis about her offer of help with the children’s party.

All press clippings are from the Dupuis Diaries, source not specified.
Enhanced photo of 1897 Jubilee bonfire on Brent Knoll.

2. KING EDWARD VII CORONATION 1902

Despite preparations having been completed for an earlier date the celebrations had to be delayed due to the King’s Illness.

Procession on Esplanade and in Regent St

Decorations in Alfred St (High St)

Parade in Victoria St.

Children’s party at the Lifeboat Pavilion.
Children’s parade.

All press clippings are from the Dupuis Diaries, source not specified.

 

3. EMPIRE DAY 1909

Although not certain it is believed that this photo, dated 1909, is likely to be of the Empire Day celebration in that year.

 

4. GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY CORONATION 1911

Reverse of Abingdon St arch

H. Dare, prizewinner.

 

5. GEORGE V SILVER JUBILEE 1935

 

6. GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH CORONATION 1937

Below are some Norman Gobey film clips showing  the 1937 Coronation celebrations, including youngsters going to the Majestic Cinema  and a celebration dinner at The Reed’s Arms Hotel.

 

7. V.E. DAY 8th May 1945

South St. Image used by kind permission of Bob & June Thomas.

Street parties

Masqueraders from The Crown Inn. Photo courtesy of Ann Popham.

 

8. QUEEN ELIZABETH II CORONATION 1953

Coronation Arch, Victoria St

Children’s Tea at Herrings Coach Station.

 

9. QUEEN ELIZABETH II SILVER JUBILEE 1977

Kingsway Rd

Street parties.

 

10. QUEEN ELIZABETH II’s 90th BIRTHDAY

Copy of address read by Town Crier Alastair Murray:

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