Looking back: Photos show how Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth celebrated previous coronations
Here’s some photos from 1902, 1911 and 1953
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Apr 2023, 12:40 BST
Updated 28th Apr 2023, 12:08 BST
As our district prepares for the Coronation of King Charles III, we wanted to take a trip down memory lane and look at photos form previous coronations.
Our thanks to the Leamington History Society, Unlocking Warwick, Our Warwickshire, Kenilworth In Camera and the County Record Offices for these photos.
We hope you enjoy them!
We hope you enjoy them!
5. Coronation of King George V, 1911
Copy of a Coronation Medal 1911, presented by Mayor Harold Mason on June 22, 1911. Photo: Leamington History Society
6. Coronation of King George V, 1911
Exterior of E. Francis & Sons Ltd. shop, Bath Street, Leamington, with employees standing in front. The shop is decorated with flags and bunting, possibly to celebrate the coronation of King George V. Photo from the Our Warwickshire website. Photo: Warwickshire Museums and Our Warwickshire
7. Coronation of George VI, 1937
Warwick Road, Kenilworth, 1937 Photo: Graham Gould - Kenilworth in Camera
8. Coronation of George VI, 1937
Warwick Road Arch, Kenilworth, 1937. Photo: Graham Gould - Kenilworth in Camera