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Hungerford celebrated the Coronation of King George VI on 12th May 1937 with suitable festivities, including:

- Sunday 9 May: Parade, Unitied Service in The Croft (including the dedication of six new seats),

- Wednesday 12 May: Peal of Bells; Town Band concert, Broadcast of the Coronation Service in St Lawrence's Church, Cinema Performance, Children's Tea, Childrens' Fancy Dress Parade, Broadcast of the King's Speech, Torchlight Procession, Bonfire, Fireworks, and a Coronation Dance in the Corn Exchange.

Follow this for the full programme of events.

What a day!

Photo Gallery:

1937 Coronation of George VI
1937 Coronation of George VI

- Official Souvenir Programme

See also:

- Souvenir Programme of Event for Coronation of George VI

- Queen Victoria's Jubilee, 1887

- Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897

- King George V's visit, 1912

- King George V's Silver Jubilee, 1935

- Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953