Coronations & Events (Guiseley) (1)

Title	Procession for King Edward VII
Date	1910
Location	Guiseley
Photo ID	M088
Comment	20th May 1910: Guiseley fire officers head the column of local organizations and Civic representatives in a memorial march. This was a gesture of respect and mourning for the late King Edward VII, who died on May 6th 1910. Edward was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, he became King when His mother’s long reign ended on January 22nd 1901. His was to be a short reign but he was a popular monarch, the Edwardian period is named after Him.

A379 – Coronation Celebration, 1911.

Coronation Celebration – 1911

This event took place at Kelcliffe recreation ground, the celebration was for the Coronation of King George V on 22nd June 1911.
A sheep roast was proposed by Mr Harper Busfield of Albion Dyeworks, Towngate, he provided two sheep and the materials needed to build the spit and fireplace.
The roasting spits and fire irons were made by John Bateson of Towngate smithy, the oven was built by Alf Baldwin.
Roasting commenced at 2pm but it was 8pm before the meat was ready, a charge of 2d was made for a mutton sandwich and the profit was given to the hospital fund. Several people in the background are holding umbrellas, presumably rain didn’t spoil their pleasure!

J115 – Coronation Celebration, 1911.

Coronation Celebration – 1911

As above.

I336 – Coronation Celebration, 1911.

Coronation Celebration – 1911

Crowds on Towngate to celebrate the Coronation of King George V.
To the left is the Cross Inn.
Next right is the blacksmith’s forge with people watching from the roof.
Just in front a street lamp can be seen, this was located on the stump of the old cross.

T139 – Towngate Celebrations, 1911.

Towngate Celebrations – 1911

This scene of celebration on Towngate was donated by Freda Potts, across the building on
the right “Long Live Our King and Queen ” is spelled out.
There are two men on the roof of the building to the left of the Cross Inn”
The men are on the roof of the smithy.

D317 – Coronation Party, 1953.

Coronation Party – 1953

Residents of Masefield Street and Bacon Street in fancy dress.

Donated by Dennis Court.

H259 – Coronation Party, 1953.

Coronation Party – 1953

The donor of this image is Angela Luty, she is the girl at the front pointing her finger.

FB491 – Coronation Party, 1953.

Coronation Party – 1953

Residents of Masefield and Bacon Streets celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
The houses in the background are MAP homes – Ministry of Aircraft Production homes built to house the influx of people who came to work at the AVRO factory during the 1939-45 War.

Donated by George Newton.

A460 – Royal Train, 1974.

Royal Train – 1974

A wet reception for Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
The Royal Train is on Guiseley Station, this is looking in the direction of Menston (Ilkley).
The building on the right is part of Abraham Moons, the only working mill left in Guiseley.

J489 – Kelcliffe Avenue Party, 1977.

Kelcliffe Avenue Party – 1977

Kelcliffe Avenue residents enjoying a party to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. The ladies are Dorothy Barrett, Mary Walker and Ethel Pickles.

Donated by Anne North.