Contents
- Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897.
- Edward VII Coronation 1902
- Empire Day 1909
- George V & Queen Mary Coronation 1911
- George V Silver Jubilee 1935
- George VI & Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937
- V.E. Day 1945
- Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953
- Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977
- 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.
![](http://www.captureburnham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/QV-jub-town-report6.jpg)
![](http://www.captureburnham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/QV-Jub-bonfire-Brent-Knoll-1887.jpg)
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.
![](http://www.captureburnham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/freshizer/685cffe38c9638a1f1d63e5954d41321_EVII-Coronation-programme-500.jpg)
Procession on Esplanade and in Regent St
Decorations in Alfred St (High St)
![](http://www.captureburnham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Coronation-1902-parade.jpg)
![](http://www.captureburnham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Childrens-Tea-1902-1024x654.jpg)
![](http://www.captureburnham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Coronation-1902-Childrens-parade.jpg)
![](http://www.captureburnham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EVII-Celebration-4-Bridg-Merc-130802.jpg)
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
![](http://www.captureburnham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/South-St-VE-day-Thomas.jpg)
Street parties
![](http://www.captureburnham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Crown-V.E.-Day-celebration-1.jpg)
8. QUEEN ELIZABETH II CORONATION 1953
Coronation Arch, Victoria St
Children’s Tea at Herrings Coach Station.
9. QUEEN ELIZABETH II SILVER JUBILEE 1977
![](http://www.captureburnham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Anette-Moore-Silver-Jubilee-1974-K-Road-1024x1020.jpg)
Street parties.
10. QUEEN ELIZABETH II’s 90th BIRTHDAY
Copy of address read by Town Crier Alastair Murray: