Countesthorpe: Coronation Celebrations - June 1953

Summary

Celebrations at Countesthorpe in Leicestershire to mark the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Year:

1953

Duration:

0:08:09

Film type:

B&W/Colour / Silent

Genre:

Amateur Film

Master format:

16mm

Description

We first see children with their parents collecting coronation souvenir mugs, which is followed by children competing in running races and a long jump contest. We then see a fancy dress parade [some sequences are in colour] and prize giving for the best costume. This is followed by footage of adults dancing in the street in the centre of Countesthorpe. The film ends with a bonfire and fireworks display.


Credits

No credits specified


Notes

Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on 2 June, 1953.