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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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This photograph, taken from The Pete Frost Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, transports us back to the jubilant Coronation Fancy Dress Party in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, in 1953. The image is a vibrant testament to the celebratory spirit that swept across the United Kingdom following the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The photograph showcases a bustling town street filled with revelers, each donning elaborate and imaginative costumes. A man, dressed as a medieval king, proudly holds a microphone and speaker, ready to address the crowd from the makeshift stage. A clown, with a red nose and oversized shoes, grins from beneath a mask, while a man in a drag costume, wearing a flamboyant dress and a fan, poses confidently. A child, dressed as a shepherdess, playfully peeks from behind a cardboard box, while another, wearing a mask and holding a cardboard amplifier, looks up at the open ladder leading to the stage with anticipation. The air is thick with excitement and joy, as the community comes together to mark this historic occasion. The children, dressed in various costumes, join in the festivities, adding to the lively atmosphere. The blackened faces of some partygoers, a common practice during the 1950s, add to the sense of fun and merriment. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the communal spirit and sense of unity that defined the Coronation celebrations of the 1950s. It captures the essence of a simpler time, where people came together to celebrate, connect, and create memories that would last a lifetime.
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