Coronations
In past times, a coronation was a nationwide event. It is
perhaps difficult to imagine the celebrations, as the last one was
that of our present Queen, over fifty years ago. However, for a
coronation, everyone was involved in the happy occasion, even small
children who would dance in the street. Those with some money to
spare invested in a television to watch the event; many households
acquired their first television for this. Production lines were
busy making commemorative items - everything from coins and medals
to chocolate boxes and mugs - and town centres were hung with
banners and flags to mark the event.
