Scouts with Coronation programmes
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Scouts with Coronation programmes
Two Scouts with supplies of Coronation programmes and collection tins at the time of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. The programme price was two shillings and sixpence (half a crown). Date: 1953
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1953 Cardboard Collecting Coronation Half Ovaltine Packet Packets Parcel Parcels Price Programme Programmes Shillings Sixpence Supplies Supply Tablet Tablets Tins Elizabeth Scout Scouting Scouts
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the 1950s, two young Scouts proudly display their supplies of Coronation programmes and collection tins, eagerly preparing for the historic event of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation on 2nd June 1953. The Scouts, dressed in their iconic brown uniforms, exude a sense of excitement and anticipation as they gather the essentials for their role in the celebrations. The Coronation programmes, neatly stacked in brown paper packets, were a must-have item for many Britons, who were eager to commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime occasion. Each programme, priced at two shillings and sixpence, or half a crown, contained detailed information about the coronation ceremony, as well as maps of the procession route and other related events. The Scouts' table, adorned with cardboard collection tins, was a testament to their dedication to the cause. The tins, which were used to collect donations for various charities and causes, were an integral part of Scouting traditions. The Scouts' collection efforts were a way to instill a sense of community spirit and civic responsibility in the young members. The photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of history, as the country came together to celebrate the coronation of its new monarch. The image is a poignant reminder of the significance of the Coronation event and the role that Scouting played in the community during the 1950s. With their uniforms, supplies, and unwavering spirit, these two Scouts embodied the essence of the era and the enduring traditions of Scouting.
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