Photographic Print : Coronation. Guard of Honour outside Abbey
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Coronation. Guard of Honour outside Abbey
Guard of Honour moounted by 2nd Battalion Scots Guards opposite the west door of the Abbey. The band of the Royal Marines is on the extreme right.
1953
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1953 Battalion Coronation Gallacher Guard Guards Honour Marines Scots Terence Terry Elizabeth
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Introducing the stunning "Coronation. Guard of Honour outside Abbey" photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image captures a historic moment as the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards assemble a Guard of Honour outside Westminster Abbey in 1953. The Royal Marines Band gracefully poses on the extreme right, adding an extra touch of grandeur to this once-in-a-lifetime scene. Relive the magic of the coronation of a monarch with this beautiful, high-quality print. Perfect for personal collections, offices, or as a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts. Bring a piece of the past into your home or workplace today.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.9cm (11" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and historical significance of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Day on June 2, 1953. The scene unfolds before the iconic West Door of Westminster Abbey, where the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards stands proudly as the Guard of Honour. The meticulously dressed soldiers, with their bearskin hats and scarlet tunics, present a formidable sight, embodying the rich traditions and pageantry of the British monarchy. The Royal Marines Band, distinguished in their blue uniforms and bearskin hats, is stationed on the extreme right, adding to the musical splendor of the occasion. The Queen, dressed in her magnificent coronation robe and crown, would soon make her regal entrance through the West Door, marking the formal beginning of her reign. This photograph, taken by Terence Gallacher, transports us back to the 1950s, a time of great celebration and national pride in Britain. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was a momentous event, bringing together people from all walks of life to witness the continuity of the British monarchy and the unity of the nation. The Guard of Honour outside Westminster Abbey stands as a testament to the grandeur, tradition, and history of this significant day in British history.
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