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Coronation. Grandstands, Queen Victoria Street
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Coronation. Grandstands, Queen Victoria Street
Crowds take their places in the temporary grandstands lining the route of the Coronation Procession. The time is 8.10am.The grandstand on the right is parallel with the West wall of The Abbey. Picture taken from outside The Colonial Office.
1953
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A Moment of Anticipation: The Grandstands of Queen Victoria Street Filled with Eagerness for the Coronation Procession of 1953 As the sun rises over the bustling city of London, the atmosphere is electric with excitement. The time is 8:10 am, and the grandstands lining the route of the Coronation Procession are filling up rapidly. In this evocative photograph taken from outside The Colonial Office, the grandstand on the right is parallel with the West wall of Westminster Abbey. The crowd, a sea of hats and umbrellas, is a testament to the grandeur and importance of this historic event. The anticipation is palpable as the crowd gathers, eager to witness the once-in-a-lifetime spectacle of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. The air is filled with a sense of national pride and unity, as people from all walks of life come together to celebrate this momentous occasion. The grandstands, a temporary structure erected for the day, are a symbol of the collective excitement and anticipation that has been building for months. The Coronation Procession, a tradition dating back to the 11th century, is a grand and ceremonial event that marks the official installation of a new monarch. The procession, which includes the Sovereign's Procession, the Coronation Carriage Procession, and the Banqueting House Procession, is a visual feast of pageantry, tradition, and grandeur. As the clock ticks closer to the start of the procession, the crowd in the grandstands leans forward, their eyes fixed on the route ahead. The sense of history in the making is palpable, and the anticipation is almost unbearable. This photograph captures a moment of pure excitement and anticipation, a moment that encapsulates the spirit of the Coronation of 1953 and the enduring allure of royalty and tradition in Britain.
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