1953 Collection (page 15)

Photograph of Toad Rock Tavern, Rusthall, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Esther Bruce & neighbour celebrating the Coronation
Esther Bruce & her neighbour Mrs Bennett celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in Fulham, London. Josephine Esther Bruce (1912-1994) working-class mixed race seamstress born in Fulham

Photograph of Brewery Tap PH, West Malling, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Cromwell tank
Photograph: Cromwell tank. From a collection of 80 photographs and 429 negatives taken and collected by Lt Col C J G Meade MBE, 8th Hussars, 1945-1953 (c). Associated with Korea (1950-1953)

The Coronation of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II
A Day Which All the World Remembers: The Coronation of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - Westminster Abbey
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - Westminster Abbey - 2nd June 1953. 1953

Uighurs dancing, Xinjiang, north west China
Uighurs performing their national dance, Xinjiang, north west China. Date: 1953

Railway Station, Wearhead, County Durham
Railway Station, Wearhead, Bishop Auckland, near Cowshill, County Durham, England. British Railways NE Region (Formally North Eastern Railway)

Georgia. Gori. Statue of Stalin
GEORGIA. SHIDA KARTLI. Gori. Statue of Stalin. Sculpture

Avro Tudor Mk. V G-AKBZ BOAC Stansted
Avro Tudor 5 G-AKBZ was originally built for British South American Airways and named Star Falcon. Used as a fuel freighter during the Berlin Airlift. It was taken on by BOAC in 1949 but never used

Bristol 170 Freighter G-AIFV Silver City Lympne
Bristol Freighter G-AIFV of Silver City Airways at Lympne Airport in Kent, England 1953.06.22 Date: 1953

Cub Scout receiving flowers, Taipei, Formosa
Cub Scout John Sottin receiving a basket of flowers as a Christmas gift from a local girl, Taipei, Formosa (then in China, now Taiwan). Date: 1953

Fire at the Balham Covered Retail Market - 1953
Six-Pump Fire at the Balham Covered Retail Market, 31 Bedford Hill (on junction with Shipka Road), Balham, London 8th May 1953. Date: 1953

Peers entering Westminster Abbey for Coronation
Peers in their robes, entering Westminster Abbey to take their places for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953

Transformation of the Royal Navy by G. H. Davis
The transformation of the Royal Navy: some present-day vessels typical of those which are being developed to meet the conditions of modern warfare. Date: 1953

Celebrating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
A Coty advert celebrating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II placed next to a front-cover of The Tatler featuring a painting of the Queen wearing fur and carrying a bouquet of roses Date: 1953

Advert for Kayser Bondor undergarments & nightdresses 1953
Kayser Bondor, 7 steps to loveliness at prices you can afford. 1953

Turkey - Iskenderun. Also known as Alexandretta in Greek and in English Alexandrette. Turkish city at the far eastern end of the Mediterranean coast

Coronation Procession of Queen Elizabeth II along The Mall
The Coronation Procession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth along The Mall - 2nd June 1953. Date: 1953

The complete Bristol 167 Brabazon I Mk I, G-AGPW, and the incomplete Brabazon Mk II before being scrapped in October 1953

Neville Frederick Duke, OBE, DSO, DFC**, AFC, FRAeS, 1922-2007, in the cockpit of Hawker Hunter WB188 after its successful attempt on the World Air Speed Record in September 1953. Date: 1922

de Havilland DH106 Comet 1 G-ALYV of BOAC
de Havilland DH106 Comet 1, G-ALYV, of BOAC. This aircraft disintegrated in India during an exceptionally heavy tropical thunderstorm on 2 May 1953 with the loss of all on board. Date: 1953

Design for Woven Textile in white and beige. Crayon and Gouache on copy paper. Silver Studio. 1953

Design for Silk Scarf or Tie with horseracing scene. Watercolour and ink on heavy paper. Silver Studio. 1953

LCC-LFB Brigade HQ Annual Review hook ladder drill
These coordinated hook ladders drills were a popular feature during the annual displays at Lambeth Headquarters. With one firefighter on each side of the drill tower and at every window

Two man hook ladders drills at Lambeth HQ
Four London firefighters performing two-man hook ladder drills on the Brigade headquarters nine-storey drill tower

Decca television advertisement - 1953 Coronation
Advertisement for Decca televisions, appearing in the Coronation issue of the Daily Sketch, encouraging people to view the big occasions in a big way in your own home

Queen Elizabeth II and a thousand years of greatness
Illustration celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 depicting the Queen in her ceremonial regalia surrounded by historical figures which have contributed to Britains greatness

Dignitaries of the Church officiating at the 1953 Coronation
Leading churchmen who played a part in the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953. Top left is Dr Garbett, Archbishop of York, whose role was to support the Archbishop of Canterbury

Coronation 1953, Queen Elizabeth II - Procession down the Ma
The last stage of Queen Elizabeth IIs triumphal home-coming after her Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953

Queen Elizabeth II meets Gordon Richards at the Derby
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh meet jockey, Sir Gordon Richards in the paddock after his victory in the Derby in Coronation year. Date: 1953

Coronation 1953, Commonwealth army contingents marching in p
Marching through the rain-soaked streets, some of the Australian and Canadian troops who preceded Queen Elizabeth II in the golden state coach in the procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham

Coronation 1953, crowds in Trafalgar Square
Unprecedented crowds thronging Trafalgar Square hoping to catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II as the procession moves through from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of Queen

The Illustrated London News Royal Tour 1953 issue
Front cover of The Illustrated London News special number commemorating the six month royal tour of 1953 when Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visited Australia, New Zealand

CLASS OF 53
Class of 1953, part of the university reunion Alumni Parade, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A. Date: late 1950s

Admiralty Arch decorated for the Coronation, 1953
Admiralty Arch linking the Mall, Trafalgar Square and Whitehal, with the admiralty flag flying from the top and white ensigns dominating the higher levels of the building for the Coronation of Queen

Queen Elizabeth II at an RAF Coronation Review, 1953
Queen Elizabeth II on her tour of inspection during the RAF Coronation Review at Odiham, Hampshire in July 1953. She is pictured talking to Observer Commander, E. J. B

Commonwealth and Empire Stands at Coronation, 1953
Looking towards Broad Sanctuary from Parliament Square, a view of the area outside Westminster Abbey designed to represent the Commonwealth

Childrens party, 1953
Four children enjoy a charming (if a little sparse) looking Christmas tea party. The girls are wearing smocked party dresses by Lindsay Maid

Christmas toy ideas, 1953
An array of wonderful toys for potential Christmas presents in 1953 including a farm set, a large dancing doll (slightly sinister), a nursery rug decorated with a rabbit, a toy snack bar

Predecessors of Queen Elizabeth II crowned at Westminster
Colour montage depicting the five Queens regnant who preceded Queen Elizabeth II and who were crowned at Westminster Abbey; Mary I, Elizabeth I, Mary II, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria. Date: 1953

Illustrated London News Coronation front cover, 1953
Front cover of The Illustrated London News celebrating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and featuring the Queens coat of arms and other heraldic symbols. Date: 1953

Rumonte coat and Rover saloon car, 1953
A girl wearing a Rumonte mirror velvet coat with push up sleeves and a pretty Byronic collar, stands next to a Rover 75 saloon. Her lemon yellow melusine hat is by Connor. Date: 1953

Crowds in the Mall, Coronation day, 1953
A varied crowd of people await the royal procession in the Mall. A top hat contrasts with more comfortable attire. 1953

Queen Elizabeth IIs close relatives
The Queens close relatives: royal ladies near to her majesty. Clockwise from top left: H.R.H. The Duchess of Gloucester, aunt of the Queen; H.R.H

Fireworks and crowds, Westminster Bridge, Coronation 1953
Westminster Bridge entirely covered in crowds of people enjoying a firework display on Coronation night. 1953

Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Abbey for Coronation, 1953
Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by her Maids of Honour alights from the golden State Coach on arriving at Westminster Abbey for her Coronation in June 1953

The Sacring of the Queen, Coronation 1953
Queen Elizabeth II in the simple white gown in which she was anointed. The Knights of the Garter hold a Pall/Canopy of cloth-of-gold over her. Date: 1953

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