1953

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

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Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

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Chauncy Hare Townshend Schools - war damage

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Coronation building

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Coronation decorations

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Coronation railings

The railings erected to commemorate the coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II w...

Coronation tree - Embankment Gardens

This tree was planted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953.

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