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Coronation fancy dress party, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
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Coronation fancy dress party, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
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1953 Blacked Blackened Cardboard Celebrate Celebrating Clown Coronation Drag Essex Fancy Health Ladder Majesty Mask Naze Pageant Parties Pointed Shepherdess Walton Elizabeth
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A Joyous Celebration of the Coronation: A Vibrant Snapshot of a Fancy Dress Party in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, 1953 This photograph, taken from The Pete Frost Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back to a time of jubilation and merriment as we witness the Coronation Fancy Dress Party in the quaint seaside town of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, in 1953. The image is a testament to the collective spirit and creativity of the community as they came together to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The scene is set on a bustling town street, where the air is filled with excitement and anticipation. The faces of the participants are masked with various costumes, from the regal and majestic to the whimsical and playful. A man in a pointed medieval hat stands proudly, his face painted black, while a clown with an oversized red nose and a drag queen in a flamboyant gown add a touch of humor and diversity to the celebration. Children, dressed as shepherdesses and page boys, join in the fun, their faces painted with excitement and wonder. A man in a cardboard box, with a fan in hand, adds an element of surprise as he peeks out from his makeshift chariot. A ladder and a stage in the background hint at the preparations for a grand pageant, further emphasizing the community spirit and the openness of the event. This photograph is a snapshot of a simpler time, a time of health and happiness, encapsulating the essence of the 1950s and the spirit of the Coronation celebrations. The image is a reminder of the power of community, creativity, and the joy of coming together to celebrate a momentous occasion.
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