Premium Framed Print : Crowds viewing decorated Mall prior to Coronation, 1953
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Crowds viewing decorated Mall prior to Coronation, 1953
A crowded Mall in London showing the grand processional route with its decorated arches spanning the road. From the middle of May, as excitement about the impending Coronation increased, London saw a great influx of visitors to see the decorations around London. Date: 1953
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1953 Coronation Crowded Crowds Decorations Mall Processional Route Sight Seeing Visitors
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the electric atmosphere in London's Mall in 1953, as crowds gathered to witness the grand decorations marking the preparations for the upcoming Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The Mall, a wide tree-lined boulevard in the heart of the city, had been transformed into a spectacular processional route, adorned with magnificent arches and intricate garlands. As the excitement surrounding the Coronation grew, London became a magnet for visitors from all corners of the globe. From the middle of May onwards, tourists flocked to the British capital to catch a glimpse of the historic event and marvel at the city's festive decorations. The Mall, with its iconic Buckingham Palace backdrop, was a must-see destination for those seeking a piece of the Coronation magic. The photograph showcases the dense crowd, a sea of upturned faces, eagerly taking in the sights and sounds of the Mall. The anticipation in the air was palpable, as the nation prepared to welcome its new monarch and usher in a new era. The black-and-white image transports us back to the 1950s, a time of optimism and celebration, and serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring allure of royal ceremonies and the power of communal experiences.
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