70 YEARS LATER! THIS IS THE SOUVENIR BOOK THAT ALL ESSEX SCHOOLCHILDREN RECEIVED 1953

 

 So strange and unexpected to come across this slim little book that was issued to all Essex children during the period of our late Queen Elizabeth's special coronation day in June 1953.  Despite seventeen months of arduous perfect planning by the then government and royal family, the June weather just couldn't be controlled and we all became very cold and wet. 

Nevertheless, those who went to London on that day, even sleeping overnight along the Mall, have never forgotten this amazing occasion.  More to come - watch this space.