The booklet was written in 1937, so please be aware that some of the language, and the worldview it implies, is not what we would expect or endorse today.

The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.You should take care when trying on items to ensure that clothing is not stained with fake tan, make-up deodorant etc. Moderate cracking to gutters and hinges causing some looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Reader's noteAdorned with a royal purple dust jacket, this limited edition book is the perfect gift for anyone interested in the upcoming coronation! pages of B/w photographs of the celebrations plus people of the time around old buildings including the headmaster and staff of Charterhouse School in 1937.

If you have concerns about the language in this record, or you have information to improve it, please share your feedback. Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. Pages are lightly foxed, and have a slight waviness in places, but are undamaged and entirely legible. It also speaks of the ceremony that King George VI underwent in 1937 and the symbolic reasoning behind every action. It labours the point that George is a conscientious family man, implying he’s a much better monarch than his elder brother!Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy. Issued as a souvenir for the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on 12 May 1937, this book contains 47 swatches showing the precise colours for the flags used, and the uniforms and robes to be worn on the day. We sometimes make mistakes in our spelling, transcription or categorisation, or miss information out of our records.

A beautiful book commemorating the ascension of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, as well as their majesties coronation on May 12, 1937. com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsy’s global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. A poor condition book can still make a good reading copy but is generally not collectible unless the item is very scarce. Hard back book comprising of 176 pages which includes the abdication of Edward VIII and the coronation of his brother George VI.Contents include: King Edward’s Brief Reign Begins; the History of the Abdication; King George VI Ascends the Throne; Coronation of their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. This book tells by word and picture the story of two Royal brothers; one of whose brief reign ended so unfortunately; and of the other who was crowned as King in his place. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. To mark the Coronation of HM King Charles III on 6 May 2023, Hull History Centre is republishing online the souvenir booklet published by Hull Corporation (now Hull City Council) to mark the Coronation in 1937 of the King’s grandfather, King George VI. The path of the total eclipse of August 2017 had our offices at 99% totality - we closed the office to go watch the spectacle, but first we put together this gallery inspired by eclipses to celebrate.

Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Black and white photographs throughout including of the then Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II. Book is overall bright inside just a little yellowing to edges of pages and few light marks on title page, covers are browned and rubbed at edges and corners. The towel is rectangular in form and is mostly white in colour, although the top and bottom have red and blue woven into the white.These cookies provide information that will help us to improve our site and enhance user experience. This is a highly unusual example of a souvenir hand towel produced to commemorate the coronation of King George VI in 1937. The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity.