Childrens Coronation Party 1953
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Childrens Coronation Party 1953
Fourteen-year-old Maureen Atkins being crowned by Father Douglass Lott at the Swinbrooke Road, Kensington, Coronation party on June 6th. Festivities included bus tours of the Coronation route, conjurors and clowns, and a wonderful feast!
1953
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This enchanting photograph captures the magical moment when fourteen-year-old Maureen Atkins was crowned Queen for the day at the Swinbrooke Road, Kensington Coronation Party on June 6th, 1953. The jubilant scene is a testament to the excitement and joy that swept through the streets of London during the celebrations for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The day was filled with festivities and merriment, as children dressed in their finest clothes gathered to mark the historic occasion. The atmosphere was electric, with bus tours of the Coronation route allowing young revelers to experience the pageantry and grandeur of the day firsthand. The streets came alive with the sounds of conjurors and clowns, delighting the crowds with their tricks and antics. The culmination of the day's festivities was the coronation ceremony itself, where Maureen Atkins was crowned in a beautiful ceremony presided over by Father Douglass Lott. The smile on her face speaks volumes about the sense of wonder and excitement that filled the hearts of all those who took part in the celebrations. This photograph is a precious reminder of a bygone era, when the coronation of a monarch was a cause for national celebration, and the streets of London were filled with joy and merriment. The 1950s were a time of optimism and hope, and this photograph captures the spirit of that era perfectly.
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