Gordon Beckles Collection

Beneath the Quadriga, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Big Game Fishing, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, c1927, (1937)
Big Game Fishing, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, c1927 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Home Again - The Duke and Duchess landing at Portsmouth June 27, 1927, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Sister Princesses, c1934, (1937)
The Sister Princesses, c1934 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Twenty Fish in Half an Hour, c1927, (1937)
Twenty Fish in Half an Hour, c1927 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Ampulla or Golden Eagle, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Imperial Crown of India, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

At Derelict Steel-Works, South Wales, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Wales Knows How To Cheer, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Men of H. M. S. Royal Oak, 1937
Men of H.M.S. Royal Oak, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Home Fleet Visit - King Edward boards submarine Narwhal, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Sword of State, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Regalia, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Princess Elizabeth Manages the Train, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Sword of State, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

With The Men Who Remember, 1936 (1937). British Legion Rememberance Festival, Royal Albert Hall, London. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Armstice Day, 1936, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

His First Parliament Opened, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Wearing the Balmoral Tartan, Balmoral, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Back from a Partridge Shoot, Austria 1936 (1937)
Back from a Partridge Shoot, Austria, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

With a catch at Tokanu, New Zealand, c1927, (1937)
With a catch at Tokanu, New Zealand, c1927 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

King Edward-Oarsman, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Arriving at Las Palmas Canary Islands, Jan 10 1927, (1937)
Arriving at Las Palmas Canary Islands, Jan 10 1927 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Partners - A game of deck tennis in the Renown, 1927, (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Honour from a King, 1927, (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Royal Honeymoon, 1923, (1937)
Royal Honeymoon, Polesdon Lacey, Surrey, 1923, (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Round-the-World Tour Begins, Jan 6 1927 (1937). Farewell kiss from the Prince of Wales on the deck of the Battleship Renown Jan 6 1927

At Saltzburg, Austria, 1937
King Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson in Saltzburg, Austria, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Going Ashore, 1937
Going Ashore, August 1936 (1937). King Edward VIII and his future bride holidaying in Dalmatia. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Bathing in the Adriatic, 1937
Bathing in the Adriatic, August 1936 (1937). King Edward VIII holidaying in Dalmatia. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Holiday Freedom in Dalmatia, 1937
Holiday Freedom in Dalmatia, Aug 1936 (1937). King Edward VIII holidaying in Dalmatia. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

King Edward Returning to His Yacht from the Island of Rab, 1937
King Edward Returning to His Yacht from the Island of Rab, 11 August 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Rose-Petal Shower, 26 April 1923, (1937)
Rose-Petal Shower, as the royal couple leave for their honeymoon, 26 April 1923, (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Greeting a Canadian Mother, 1937
Greeting a Canadian Mother, 1936 (19370. King Edward VIII at the 1936 Dedication of the Vimy Memorial. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Coronation Chair and the Stone of Scone, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Queens Coat of Arms, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Imperial Crown of State, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Queens Crown, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Memorial to His Father Unveiled, Windsor Castle, 23rd April I937
Memorial to His Father Unveiled, Windsor Castle, 23 April 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

The Golden Coach Leaves the Abbey, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Acclaimed by Thousands at Westminster, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Two Crowns, Two Sceptres, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

A Right-Hand Glove, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Married in Westminster Abbey, 26 April 1923, (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Bridesmaid at wedding of Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles, 1922, (1937. )
Bridesmaid at wedding of Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles (now the Princess Royal and the Earl of Harewood), February 28th, 1922, 1937

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon as a young girl, c1917, (1937)
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon as a young girl, c1917 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Prince Albert, arrives at Devonport to board the cruiser Cumberland, 1913, (1937)
Prince Albert, arrives at Devonport to board the cruiser Cumberland which took him to the West Indies, Canada and Newfoundland, 1913 (1937)

King George V, c1920s, (1937)
King George VI, c1920s, (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

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"Gordon Beckles: A Life of Adventure and Royalty" Step into the world of Gordon Beckles, a man whose life was filled with thrilling exploits and encounters with royalty. Born in New Zealand around 1927, he found his passion for big game fishing in the picturesque Bay of Islands. With its crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life, it became his playground. In June 27, 1927, we witness an extraordinary moment as The Duke and Duchess land at Portsmouth. Amongst the crowd is Gordon Beckles himself, capturing this historic event on film. His lens also turns to capture The Sister Princesses in all their regal glory around 1934. But it was not just royal events that fascinated him; he had a knack for capturing moments of triumph and excitement. In c1927 (1937), he astounds us by documenting the incredible feat of catching twenty fish in just half an hour - a testament to his skill as an angler. Gordon's adventures took him beyond fishing too. In 1937, he captures The Ampulla or Golden Eagle soaring through the skies - a majestic sight that leaves us breathless. He then takes us on a journey to witness The Imperial Crown of India up close - its intricate design reflecting centuries-old craftsmanship. His camera lens transports us to South Wales in 1936 (1937), where we find ourselves amidst derelict steel-works alongside Gordon Beckles himself. Despite the desolation, there is hope as Wales knows how to cheer even during challenging times. The sea has always held allure for Gordon; hence it comes as no surprise when we see him mingling with Men of H. M. S Royal Oak in 1937 or witnessing King Edward boarding submarine Narwhal during Home Fleet Visit in 1936 (1937). These moments remind us of his deep connection with maritime history.