1953: Queen Elizabeth II Coronation

Queen Elizabeth II's coronation took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey. Queen Elizabeth II was the eldest daughter of King George VI and, 9 September 2015, would become the longest-reigning monarch in the history of the nation.

Urmston District Chamber of Trade Guide and Coronation Souvenir Programme, 1953. Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref.980477

Coronation Souvenir Book: Stretford Division, Union of Conservative Associations, 1953. Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. 9668657X

Lostock Children’s Coronation Celebrations Programme, 1953. Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. 96687290

Meeting Invitation at Lostock Girls' Secondary School, 1953. Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. 96687290

Elizabeth II Regina Hale Coronation Programme, June 1953. Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. LHC/325

Sale Coronation Programme, 1953. Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. 95209972