Coronation Collection (#26)

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

Coronation of Edward VII
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra - a postcard to celebrate his coronation in 1901, showing (rather oddly) the colonies of the British Empire floating past him like clouds. Date: 1901

Horses in the Royal Mews, Coronation 1953
Grooms and postillions prepare horses and coach in Windsor for the Coronation journey through London. The illustration includes some of the sculptural details of the coach

Coronation Procession, Westminster Abbey, London
The Coronation Procession of King George V and Queen Mary arriving outside Westminster Abbey, London. Date: 22 June 1911

Home of the Sphere on Coronation night, 1953
The lower part of Ingram House, in the Strand, just opposite the bombed-out shell of St. Clement Danes Church, as it is illuminated after nightfall. 1953

Congress Hall, Coronation Exhibition, London
View by night of the Congress Hall at the Coronation Exhibition, held at White City, West London, to celebrate the coronation of King George V. Date: 1911

Family of Queen Elizabeth II
The family circle of Queen Elizabeth II, many of whom attended the coronation on 2nd June 1953. Clockwise from top left: H.R.H. The Second Duke of Kent and his younger brother, H.R.H

Coronation Procession, Fleet Street, London
The Coronation Procession of King George V and Queen Mary making its way along Fleet Street, London. Date: 22 June 1911

Celanese Coronation advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Celanese acetate yarn in the year of Queen Elizabeth IIs Coronation featuring a Coronation robe and Kirtle of velvet made for a Baroness by Ede and Ravenscroft. Date: 1953

Queen Elizabeth II North America visit - Ottawa Parliament
Queen Elizabeth II, with the Duke of Edinburgh at her side, opens Canadian parliament in Ottawa. She is reading the speech from the throne, and is watched in the foreground by federal judges

Front cover of the Sphere, Childrens Coronation Concert
Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret attend the Childrens Coronation Concert at the Central Hall, Westminster. It is their father, King George VI, whose coronation is being celebrated. Date: 1937

Coronation regalia
The illustration includes the Imperial State Crown, the St. Edwards Staff, one of the eight maces, swords, a sandal of the regal vestment and the ring that has a St. Georges cross. Date: 1937

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
The preparation for the anointing of Queen Elizabeth II. While the anthem Zadok the Priest is sung, the Queen is divested of her crimson robe and train

Coronation street tea-party
A childrens street tea-party in Edenvale Road, Fulham, London. Date: 1937

Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation - Westminster Abbey
Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June, 1953. Date: 1953

Decorations on the Coronation route, 1953
Each thoroughfare in Westminster was decorated in accordance with a theme. Here at Whitehall, the theme was Her Majestys Government

Westminster Abbey / Dunlop advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Dunlop Tyres in 1953, featuring a painting of Westminster Abbey by Felix Kelly, the setting for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Date: 1953

Coty advertisement, Coronation 1953
Advertisement for the cosmetics and fragrance brand Coty in the Tatler Coronation Number of 1953 featuring a poem by Ben Jonson

Deaprture of the Queen, Coronation 1953
The Queen leaves Westminster Abbey, as seen from the Triforium. Date: 1953

Fortune chocolates advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Fortune chocolates by Caley of Norwich, whose adverts were always characterised by a couple sharing a box

Atmosphere of Coronation day, 1953
From a series of Vignettes drawn upon the Royal route in London. The illustration features the Royal Route, a bagpiper, high society spectators, and other spectators drinking tea and beer. 1953

Daimler and Lanchester advertisement
In celebration of a new Elizabethan era, Daimler and Lanchester invoke the British successes in manufacturing under Elizabeth I

Tatler Coronation Number front cover, 1953
Front cover of the Tatler reporting on the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953, and featuring four ceremonial spears with the coat of arms of the Queen against a red velvet backdrop

Special Coronation Moss Bros advertisement
A Moss Bros advertisement commemorating the coronation, featuring two smartly dressed gentlemen and a lady viewing the coronation procession from a balcony. Date: 1953

The Homage to the Queen, Coronation 1953
Illustration of the moment in the Coronation Service known as the Homage, when the Archbishops, Bishops, Princes of the Blood Royal and Peers of the Realm repeat the Oath of Fealty

Decor of the Coronation route, 1953
The statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus is surrounded by a gilded cage, part of the decoration on the Coronation route. Date: 1953

Henry the Young King crowned
Henry, son of Henry II of England, having been crowned king while his father is still alive, is entertained by the senior monarch

Guards processing on the Coronation route, 1953
This view of the Mall, from Admiralty Arch, shows files of Guards marching in formation as they near Buckingham Palace. 1953

Viewing the Coronation by hot air balloon
" NOW do you think my little transaction with the Science Museum was such a crazy idea?" An enterprising group of people enjoy the spectacle of the Coronation of 1953 from the air

The Sphere front cover, Coronation Number 1953
Front cover of the Sphere, a special coronation issue covering the crowning of Queen Elizabeth II, featuring a carved frame with roses and thistles symbolizing England and Scotland. Date: 1953

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

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

Sheffield Workhouse - Coronation Sports Day
A sack race during Coronation Sports at the Sheffield Union workhouse at Fir Vale, Sheffield. Date: circa 1911

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

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