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Coronation decorations JRU01_01_061
Filename: jru01_01_061.jpg
Size: 3949 x 5249 (3.6MB)
Date: 20th August 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Coronation decorations JRU01_01_061
WESTMINSTER ABBEY, GREATER LONDON. The canopied entrance to the annexe built outside the west entrance of Westminster Abbey for the coronation of Elizabeth II, featuring the Royal Arms and with crowds queuing to enter, viewed from the north-west.
The coronation of Elizabeth II took place on 2nd June 1953. A glass-fronted annexe, designed by Eric Bedford, was built outside the west entrance of Westminster Abbey. It was to be used as a space to organise the processions before the coronation service, and was colloquially known as the " arrival and robing suite". The photographers caption on the reverse of this photograph explains that the annexe was kept open for four months following the coronation ceremony to allow the public to visit
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Media ID 22656020
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Entrance People Royalty Heraldic Device Heraldry
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the grandeur and excitement surrounding the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2nd June 1953. The image showcases the canopied entrance to the annexe built outside Westminster Abbey in Greater London, designed by Eric Bedford specifically for this momentous occasion. The annexe, known as the "arrival and robing suite" served as a space to organize processions before the coronation service. Adorned with magnificent Coronation decorations, including the Royal Arms prominently displayed, it exudes regality and heraldry. From a north-western perspective, we witness crowds eagerly queuing up to enter this historical site. People from all walks of life flocked here to catch a glimpse of their beloved monarch's ceremonial preparations. Interestingly, according to information provided by photographer J R Uppington on the reverse side of this photograph, after fulfilling its purpose during the coronation ceremony, the annexe remained open for four months. This decision allowed members of the public an extraordinary opportunity to visit and experience firsthand where history was made. As we gaze upon this remarkable image captured by Historic England's lensman J R Uppington, we are transported back in time – witnessing not only an architectural marvel but also feeling a sense of pride and awe that surrounded Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to power.
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