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Woodford Celebrates the CoronationWoodford Celebrates the Coronation

Documentary19532 minsSilent Location: Woodford

A great parade in celebration of the day of Elizabeth II's coronation, complete with a guest appearance from the Prime Minister!

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Coronation ScenesCoronation Scenes

Amateur film19376 minsSilent Location: Westminster

The streets of Westminster and Camberwell are festooned with bunting and banners in preparation for the Coronation of George VI in this remarkable colour film from A E Ford.

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Hitchin Coronation CelebrationsHitchin Coronation Celebrations

Non-Fiction19368 minsSilent Location: Hitchin

By George! (and Mary)... Patriotic crowds pack the streets of Hitchin for exuberant coronation celebrations.

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Jewish Ex-Service Men's Coronation Parade 1Jewish Ex-Service Men's Coronation Parade 1

Amateur film19374 minsSilent Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

A proud expression of Jewish identity and heroism at a Coronation parade to the Eldon Square World War One memorial in Newcastle.

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Coronation Street Party - Parc-Y-Dre Road, Ruthin, 1953Coronation Street Party - Parc-Y-Dre Road, Ruthin, 1953

Amateur film19538 minsSilent Location: Ruthin

Right royal revels in Parc-Y-Dre Road involving a decorated donkey, a mystery man and a pile of greenery and cardboard that will provide a community beacon at dusk.

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Coronation of Edward VII (1902)Coronation of Edward VII (1902)

Non-Fiction19020 minsSilent Location: Westminster Abbey

A short glimpse of the new King's delayed coronation procession through London.

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Great Britain CoronationGreat Britain Coronation

Anthology193724 mins

Weatherproof bunting, fog, clockwork dolls and a Hollywood exodus to London: this sideways look at preparations for the Coronation of George VI provides a wry American take on a very British ceremony.

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Scenes on Coronation DayScenes on Coronation Day

Amateur film193713 minsSilent Location: Westminster

For a lucky few, the roofs of Whitehall make a perfect perch to watch George VI's Coronation procession making its way along the streets below

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Here and There in a Coronation YearHere and There in a Coronation Year

News193711 minsSilent Location: Devon

A patriotic tour of the coast in celebration of the new monarch.

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July 9th 1953 - County Borough of Newport - Coronation Visit of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II & H.R.H. The Duke of EdinburghJuly 9th 1953 - County Borough of Newport - Coronation Visit of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II & H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh

Amateur film195318 minsSilent Location: Newport/Casnewydd

Crowded on the streets, at windows, up lamp posts – everyone in Newport wants to see the new Queen who appears off the train in a stylish white and black outfit.

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Countesthorpe: Coronation Celebrations - June 1953Countesthorpe: Coronation Celebrations - June 1953

Amateur film19538 minsSilent Location: Countesthorpe

Don't forget your souvenir mug! At Countesthorpe in Leicestershire villagers unite to celebrate the 1953 Coronation with sporting events and fancy dress.

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Coronation Route 1953Coronation Route 1953

Amateur film19532 minsSilent Location: Green Park

Bunting-clad streets and regal decorations highlight the intricate artistry that went into decorating the iconic Coronation route.

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Sheffield Tram Decorated for 1902 CoronationSheffield Tram Decorated for 1902 Coronation

Interest film19020 minsSilent Location: Sheffield

A whole world is opened up in just 30 seconds as we enter the Edwardian age, as trams barge through a bustling Sheffield street past bonnets jostling with top hats and cloth caps.

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Unidentified Coronation of Edward VIIUnidentified Coronation of Edward VII

Non-Fiction19012 minsSilent

The Coronation of Edward VII - probably...

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Coronation Celebrations in Burgess Hill.Coronation Celebrations in Burgess Hill.

Amateur film195314 minsSilent Location: Burgess Hill

A week of Coronation festivities feature in this bunting laden film from 1953. Also seen are various silly races, Coronation mugs, a fancy-dress Carnival and a bonfire finale.

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Pontypridd Armistice Day Parade and Service 1952 and Coronation Festivities 1953Pontypridd Armistice Day Parade and Service 1952 and Coronation Festivities 1953

Amateur film195230 minsSilent Location: Taff's Well

‘The Brave Don’t Cry’ shouts a poster advertising a film of the title, as Pontypridd citizens march past, commemorating the dead of WW1 and II. By contrast, the Coronation is fun.

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Coronation Year - Festival of HobbiesCoronation Year - Festival of Hobbies

Non-Fiction19535 minsSilent Location: Leeds

A fascinating glimpse into the world of post-war Britain with its extraordinary range of hobbies, before the TV set in the corner took over so much of working class leisure time.

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Coronation Cup Final Preston North End Versus SunderlandCoronation Cup Final Preston North End Versus Sunderland

Non-Fiction193710 minsSilent Location: Wembley Stadium

Rare footage of Sunderland’s impressive victory against Preston North End in the 1937 FA Cup Final.

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Village life in Minstead with Weddings, Ladies Cricket, Folk Dancing and Coronation CelebrationsVillage life in Minstead with Weddings, Ladies Cricket, Folk Dancing and Coronation Celebrations

Amateur film193712 minsSilent

Minstead's ladies enjoy a cricket match on the village green in this charming film that also features two weddings, a holiday and a giant crab

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Harrogate Coronation Celebrations 1937Harrogate Coronation Celebrations 1937

Documentary193718 minsSilent Location: Harrogate

With war on the horizon, Britannia is in full flow through the streets of Harrogate, along with cross dressing, a parade of exotic floats, performing dogs and the Marx Brothers.

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Coronation Year ActivitiesCoronation Year Activities

Home movie195314 minsSilent Location: Alderley Edge

A colourful miscellany of footage shot around Britain in Coronation Year.

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Coronation Day GalaCoronation Day Gala

Amateur film195310 minsSilent Location: East Tilbury

The Bata shoe production town created at East Tilbury in the 30s had gone from strength to strength by 1953 and had every reason to celebrate the Coronation and british success.

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City of Leicester Coronation ProcessionCity of Leicester Coronation Procession

Amateur film195332 minsSilent Location: Leicester

With flags flying, huge crowds brave the wet and blustery conditions as the people of Leicester present their patriotic contribution to the Coronation Day celebrations of 1953.

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Coronation Procession at St. BoswellsCoronation Procession at St. Boswells

Non-Fiction19282 minsSilent Location: St Boswells

The big occasion, as celebrated in a small town

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Bradford Coronation Procession (1902)Bradford Coronation Procession (1902)

Non-Fiction190222 minsSilent Location: Bradford

Much of West Yorkshire turns out to mark the accession of King Edward VII to the throne.

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Leeds Mayoral Procession For the Coronation Celebrations (1902)Leeds Mayoral Procession For the Coronation Celebrations (1902)

Non-Fiction19022 minsSilent Location: Leeds

Edward VII's rescheduled coronation was held on 8th August, not a nice day in Leeds...

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Merthyr Vale and Aberfan: Coronation festivitiesMerthyr Vale and Aberfan: Coronation festivities

Non-Fiction195311 minsSilent Location: Merthyr Vale/Ynysowen

Coronation capers in mining villages: street parties, 3-legged racing and a Commonwealth-themed carnival with slaves and a caged canary.

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Southgate Celebrates The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Southgate (1953)Southgate Celebrates The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Southgate (1953)

Non-Fiction195324 mins Location: Southgate

Cowboys, chess and carnival queens in this wonderful colour film made to mark the “new Elizabethan age” in Southgate’s Coronation celebrations in 1953.

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Elizabeth II Coronation CelebrationsElizabeth II Coronation Celebrations

Amateur film19535 minsSilent Location: Royston

Every inch the town, a sea of red, white and blue, as flags and bunting adorn one Hertfordshire town to celebrate the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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Wigan Mayoral Coronation Procession (1902)Wigan Mayoral Coronation Procession (1902)

Non-Fiction19024 minsSilent Location: Wigan

The sun shines on the mayor's procession in Wigan to mark the coronation of Edward VII.

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Wigan Coronation Celebrations and Street Scenes (1902)Wigan Coronation Celebrations and Street Scenes (1902)

Non-Fiction19025 minsSilent Location: Wigan

Men and boys (and a few girls) mark Edward VII's coronation on the picturesque cobbled streets of central Wigan.

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Coronation Durbar at DelhiCoronation Durbar at Delhi

Non-Fiction19022 minsSilent

Pomp and circumstance marking the coronation of King Edward VII as Emperor of India.

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Coronation Day - Hong Kong 12 May 1937Coronation Day - Hong Kong 12 May 1937

Amateur film193818 minsSilent

Crowds pack the streets of Hong Kong for a stunning procession of dragon dancers, drummers and stilt walkers in celebration of George VI's crowning.

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King George V's Coronation Durbar at DelhiKing George V's Coronation Durbar at Delhi

Non-Fiction19128 minsSilent

Jaw-dropping pomp and pageantry at the 1911 Delhi Durbar

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Coronation Hong Kong 1937Coronation Hong Kong 1937

Amateur film193710 minsSilent Location: Hong Kong

Street carnivals and military processions – a home movie record of Hong Kong’s celebrations as George VI is crowned