1902: King Edward VII Coronation

King Edward VII coronation was set for 26 June 1902. Due to the King suffering from appendicitis a few days before the ceremony and requiring immediate surgery in order to prevent his death, the King reluctantly agreed to postpone the coronation to 9 August 1902. King Edward VII was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and heir to the throne. Queen Victoria died on 22 January 1901 aged 81.

Coronation of Edward VII Programme, 26 June 1902. Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. LHC/589

Committee Invitation Card for King George VII Coronation, Altrincham, 1902. Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. 95214666

Coronation Celebrations Programme of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra at Altrincham, Hale and Dunham, 26 June 1902. Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. 95214666

Porcelain Beaker Commemorating the Coronation of Edward VII and Alexandra, 1902. Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. AHC/723

Coronation Medal presented by Sale District Council, 1902. Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref AHC/1471

Coronation Medal for Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, produced for Altrincham, Bowdon, Hale, and Dunham, June 26 1902. Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref AHC/1421.