Coronation. Cars arrive with main congregation
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Coronation. Cars arrive with main congregation
Cars queue up in Victoria Street to deliver their passengers to the main entrance of the Abbey. These cars are delivering foreign representatives to the Abbey.
1953
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1953 Coronation Foreign Gallacher Passengers Representatives Terence Terry Elizabeth
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Grand Arrival at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II: Victoria Street Transformed into a Royal Procession in 1953 This evocative photograph captures a significant moment during the historic coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The scene unfolds on Victoria Street, where a long line of cars patiently queues, each waiting to deliver their esteemed passengers to the hallowed grounds of Westminster Abbey. These vehicles are not commercial taxis or buses, but rather, they carry the foreign representatives and dignitaries who have traveled from far and wide to participate in this grand event. The air is thick with anticipation as the cars make their way towards the main entrance of the Abbey. The elegantly dressed passengers, some wearing traditional attire, peer out of the windows, taking in the sights and sounds of the bustling London street. The atmosphere is electric, as the city comes alive to celebrate this momentous occasion. Terence Gallacher, the photographer, skillfully captures the essence of the day, with the regal Abbey standing proudly in the background, its arches framing the scene perfectly. The black-and-white image transports us back to the 1950s, a time of great celebration and unity, as the people of Britain and the world came together to witness the coronation of their new monarch. This photograph is a testament to the grandeur and pageantry of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, an event that will forever be etched in the annals of history.
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