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Picture shows the residents of Hargreaves Street, Hulme, a suburb of Manchester
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Picture shows the residents of Hargreaves Street, Hulme, a suburb of Manchester
Picture shows the residents of Hargreaves Street, Hulme, a suburb of Manchester, as they celebrate the coronation of their new king, George VI.
The country was rocked by the abdication of Edward VIII in December 1936, but the nation is now in a more hopeful mood with Edwards brother soon to be crowned the new king.
The coronation of George VI and his wife Elizabeth as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on 12 May 1937.
Picture taken 12th May 1937
Manchester Evening News Archive
Mirrorpix
Manchester
Greater Manchester
England
B/W Print
Media ID 21874644
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1937 Cobbled Cobbles Community Decoration Decorations Locals Neighbour Neighbours Paper Party Residents Street Union Jack Decorate Hargreaves Street Hulme Tissue
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This print captures the vibrant spirit of Hargreaves Street, a close-knit community nestled in the suburb of Hulme, Manchester. The image showcases an enchanting moment as its residents come together to celebrate the coronation of their new king, George VI. In December 1936, when Edward VIII abdicated the throne, the nation was left reeling. However, with George VI soon to be crowned as the new monarch, a sense of hope and optimism permeates through this street. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of this transformative period in British history. On May 12th, 1937, amidst great pomp and ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, George VI and his wife Elizabeth were officially crowned as king and queen of not only the United Kingdom but also all territories under British rule across the Commonwealth. The picture itself is brimming with life; children dressed in their finest party clothes run joyfully along cobbled streets adorned with colorful paper decorations. Union Jack flags flutter proudly above doorways while locals gather outside their homes to revel in this historic occasion. This snapshot from Mirrorpix's Memory Lane Prints collection encapsulates both nostalgia for a bygone era and a celebration of community spirit. It offers us a glimpse into an extraordinary day where neighbors became family and unity prevailed on Hargreaves Street.
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