Starting for Westminster Abbey, Coronation Day 22 June 1911 22 - 22 Jun 1911

Gelatin silver print | 19.5 x 25.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2303481.a

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Master: Page 24 of Queen Mary's Album, Volume 15 (17th November 1909 - 16th December 1911) Item: Starting for Westminster Abbey, Coronation Day 22 June 1911 22 - 22 Jun 1911

Description

Photograph of an overhead view of the Gold State Coach in Buckingham Palace's quadrangle, Coronation Day. The coach is driven by eight horses and accompanied by postilions and Yeoman Warders. A number of soldiers wearing bearskins stand in lines beside the coach. The photograph captures the moment before the coach departs for Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Royal Household-Yeomen of the Guard (established 1485)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Gelatin silver print

gelatin silver print

Measurements

19.5 x 25.3 cm (image)

53.0 x 35.1 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Horses
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Clothing
Headgear
Hats
Bearskins (hats)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
City of Westminster [London]
Buckingham Palace