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A scene during the coronation of King George VI in the ancient abbey of Westminister
A scene during the coronation of King George VI in the ancient abbey of Westminister

A scene during the coronation of King George VI in the ancient abbey of Westminister

Date5/22/1937
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Original Toronto Star caption: A scene during the coronation of King George VI in the ancient abbey of Westminister. [Incomplete]
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0124147F
The form and order of the service that is to be performed and the ceremonies that are to be observed in the coronation of their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the Abbey Church of S. Peter Westminster on Wednesday the 12th day of May 1937
The form and order of the service that is to be performed and the ceremonies that are to be observed in the coronation of their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the Abbey Church of S. Peter Westminster on Wednesday the 12th day of May 1937
1937
Flown from England, this photograph portrays the solemn scene in Westminister Abbey a moment after the crown had been placed on the King's head. King (...)
Flown from England, this photograph portrays the solemn scene in Westminister Abbey a moment after the crown had been placed on the King's head. King (...)
5/15/1937
Henry, Duke of Gloucester and George, Duke of Kent, brothers of the King, riding in the procession en route to Westminister Abbey. [Incomplete]
Henry, Duke of Gloucester and George, Duke of Kent, brothers of the King, riding in the procession en route to Westminister Abbey. [Incomplete]
5/15/1937
Six stars of the tennis court display court robes to be worn at the coronation of King George VI next May
Six stars of the tennis court display court robes to be worn at the coronation of King George VI next May
1/9/1937
Coronation May 12 1937 H.M. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
Coronation May 12 1937 H.M. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
1937
Royal annex to Westminster Abbey-Work on the annex to Westminster Abby, London, which will be used as the royal entrance for the King on coronation da(...)
Royal annex to Westminster Abbey-Work on the annex to Westminster Abby, London, which will be used as the royal entrance for the King on coronation da(...)
4/30/1937
A photograph of a large stone building decorated with bunting, banners and flags. There is a pa ...
Parliament Buildings, Toronto, during visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
22 May 1939
A photograph of a stage erected in front of a large brick building. The stand is decorated with ...
City Hall, Toronto, during the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1939
22 May 1939
The millions who came to cheer Geroge VI at his coronation today lined the streets in sad, but no less certain manner
The millions who came to cheer Geroge VI at his coronation today lined the streets in sad, but no less certain manner
2/15/1952
Black and white postcard of the Coronation Theatre, Westminster Abbey
Abbott family photograph album. 43. Coronation Theatre, Westminster Abbey
between 1880 and 1910
Reproduction of the Coronation Chair from the Original in Westminster Abbey.
Reproduction of the Coronation Chair from the Original in Westminster Abbey.
1910 circa
George VI Series., Lady Elizabeth bowes Lyon, leaving her Lenion home for her marriage to The Duke of York (now King George VI) 1923
George VI Series., Lady Elizabeth bowes Lyon, leaving her Lenion home for her marriage to The Duke of York (now King George VI) 1923
1/1/1931