1953 Collection (page 26)

Huntley & Palmers advertisement, Coronation 1953
Advertisement for Huntley & Palmers biscuits, " The Worlds Finest, " at the time of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

The Palace of Holyroodhouse
Etching of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, one of a series of five illustrations of the Queens residences. Date: 1953

Coronation Dry Sherry advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Gonzalez Byass, sherries of distinction, featuring their special Coronation Dry Sherry, to be drunk during the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Date: 1953

Sandringham
Etching of Sandringham Estate, country retreat of the royal family, one of a series of five illustrations of the Queens residences. Date: 1953

Westminster transformed for the Coronation, 1953
Illustration to show the alterations made to the environs of Westminster Abbey in preparation for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Positions of dignitaries, Coronation 1953
Illustration to show the positions of participants at the moment of crowning during Queen Elizabeth IIs forthcoming coronation, 1953

The Kings Champion entering Westminster Hall
Impression of the Kings Champion entering Westminster Hall during the State Banquet following the Coronation of King George IV in 1821 as observed by Sir Walter Scott

Silhouette of Household Cavalry in Hyde Park, London
Silhouette depicting a procession of mounted Household Cavalry in Hyde Park, London, featured in the Tatlers Coronation issue. 1953

VAT 69 Whiskey Coronation advertisement
Advertisement for VAT 69 Scotch whiskey which includes a picture of the Coronation procession of Queen Elizabeth II. Date: 1953

Coronation 1953 - Crowning of Queen Elizabeth II
The culminating moment of the coronation ceremony, as Queen Elizabeth II is crowned queen in Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Date: 1953

Booking theatre tickets 1953
A stylishly dressed woman books tickets for the theatre wearing a slim-fitting featherweight suit by Wetheralls made of snuff-colour pin check rayon

Balmoral
Etching of Balmoral Castle, one of a series of five illustrations of the Queens residences. Date: 1953

Coronation Tea Party (advertisement)
As part of an advertisement for Bowater Paper Corporation Limited, artist Illingworth previews the typical scene in British villages during Coronation week. Date: 1953

Coronation. Abbey entrance and reception
The temporary construction comprising the Queens entrance and reception hall. Outside, the array of Queens beasts can be seen along the wall of the reception hall. 1953

Coronation. The temporary Queens entrance
The special entrance to the West Door of the Abbey, constructed specially for the Coronation and the reception of the Queen. 1953

Coronation. The Earl Marshal arrives
The Earl Marshal, The Duke of Norfolk, arrives at the side entrance where he will stay to greet Prime Ministers, The Royal Family and the Queen. 1953

Coronation. Guard of Honour in position
The Guard of Honour outside The abbey entrance mounted by The R.A.F. Regiment to the left and The 2nd Battalion Scots Guards on their right

Prince Philip playing cricket
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1921), striking the ball with some force during a charity cricket match at Arundel Castle between the Dukes XV

Coronation. Marines band march past Abbey
The Band of the royal Marines march past the west door of The Abbey. 1953

Coronation scene in Westminster Abbey, 1953
A scene in Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2nd June 1953. Date: 2nd June 1953

Coronation. Irish State Coach leaves Abbey
The Irish State Coach leaves the Abbey after dropping off The Queen Mother. In the foreground The Guard of Honour mounted by the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards to the left

Coronation. Opposite temporary Abbey entrance
Early morning in Queen victoria Street, the crowds gather for the long wait before the start of Coronation proceedings. A display of early 50s fashions. 1953

Coronation. Routliners march - Victoria Street
R.A.F. Regiment march past the Abbey West Door at on their way to take up position as part of Guard of Honour. 1953

Coronation. Heads of State arrives

Coronation The empty coach passes the Abbey
The Coronation coach, which is empty, passes by the Abbey. On its way to pick up The Queen. 1953

Coronation. Royal party inside Abbey
Royal party inside entrance of Westminster Abbey. 1953

Coronation. Canadian PMs coach arrives
A coach carrying Mr. St, Laurent, Canadian Prime Minister approches the Abbey West Door escorted by Canadian Mounted Police. 1953

Coronation. Coverway alongside the abbey
Attendants and ushers wait under cover for early arrivals. Boys Scouts waiting to usher foreign representatives in The Abbey 1953

Coronation. The Queen Mothers coach arrives
The Irish State coach carrying the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret arrives at the West Door of Westminster Abbey. 1953

Coronation. Pikemen arrive with drummers
A few members of the Pikemen and Liverymen of the City of London, preceded by two drummers, approach the Abbey west door. A sea of periscopes are raised in the foregrouond. 1953

Coronation. Royal Horse Artillery escort
The Royal Horse Artillery - Queens escort move off down Victoria Street. 1953

Coronation. Coach Escorts - West Door Abbey
Coaches and escorts at West door of Abbey. Commonwealth Prime Ministers 1953

Coronation. The dustman arrives
The dustman arrives to give it " the once over". Note that the temporary route liners are standing at the " present." 1953

Coronation. Cars arrive with main congregation
Cars queue up in Victoria Street to deliver their passengers to the main entrance of the Abbey. These cars are delivering foreign representatives to the Abbey. 1953

Coronation. Earl Marshal awaits Queen Mother
The Earl Marshall, the Duke of Norfolk, waits for the arrival of H.M. The Queen Mother. 1953

Coronation. Coach arriving with VIP
A coach joins the queue of cars depositing foreign representatives. 1953

Coronation. Female approaches Abbey door
While cars carrying foreign representatives arrive a female attendant goes to the temporary Abbey door. Lady in Waiting ? 1953

Coronation. Queen Mothers escort moves away
the Queen Mothers escort mounted by the Household Cavalry moves off down Victoria Street. 1953

Coronation. Piccadilly Circus at Night
Wide shot of Piccadilly Circus on evening of the Coronation. Neon adverts of the day. 1953

Coronation. Queen descends from Coach
The Queen descends from Coronation Coach at West entrance at Westminster Abbey. 1953

Coronation. The main column of Pikemen
The main body of the Pikemen and Liverymen of the City of London march past the west door of the Abbey on their way to take up position on the route. 1953

Coronation. Guard of Honour in place
The Guard of Honour formed by the 2nd Battalion The Scots Guards in position outside the west door of the Abbey. 1953

Coronation. Jazz band, Golden Square W1
Jazz band performs on Coronation evening at Golden Square W1, in front of large crowd. 1953

The Sphere front cover, Christmas 1953
Front cover of The Sphere, Christmas Number featuring An English Christmas by J. S. Goodall showing various traditional festive scenes from a shepherd looking at a snow-covered village to Father

Coronation. Folk dancing, evening Golden Sq

Coronation. Escort of Guards
The Escort of Brigade of Guards move off down Victoria Street. 1953

Coronation. Escorts dispersing
Escorts to the Queens procession (including troops from Commonwealth) dispersing in Victoria Street. 1953

Coronation. Coaches approch Weat Door of Abbey
Coaches arrive at the West Door of the Abbey carrying Commonwealth Prime Ministers 1953

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