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ZUM4846533: May 13, 1953 - London, England, United Kingdom - A cavalcade of fashion from the 18th to the 20th century is being held through the streets of the City of Bath as part of the Bath Assembly celebrations. The dresses and costumes have been collected from families living in and around Bath and the West of england, and ladies of the city's fashionable past arrived at the Octagon in sedan chairs. Children and young adults look on as Mrs. F.R. Jarman arrives at the Octagon in an ornate sedan chair. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4846559: May 14, 1953 - The Hon. Mrs. Gerald Legge has a special hair-do 19th. Germany for Charity Show: The Hon. Mrs. Gerald Legge who is playing the part of a coquette in a special production of” Lord and Lady Algy” - paid a visit to the West End Hair Stylist Steiner to receive a special 19th. century hair-o. The show is to be produced aid the Children's Aid Association. Other members of the cast include Mrs. Ghislaine Alexander; Lord Porchester; Lord Ednam and Billie Wallace / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4846384: May 13, 1953 - Gurkhas and Metropolitan Police rehearse Tattoo screen star Robert Taylor uses a Camera: Massed Pipers of the Brigade of Gurichas and won of the Metropolitan Police, dressed in full dress of five famous Cavalry Regiments - were to be seen at Imber Court this morning - rehearsing for the fourthcoming Coronation Tattoo / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4846872: May 16, 1953 - During maneuvers, an American jet fighter, F-89, collided with a transport vehicle, G-82. At least five people were killed, and police, Red Cross, and firemen assisted at the scene. American MPs arrived at the scene shortly thereafter. The pilot of the jet fighter lost both of his legs. Pictured is the unlucky crash site in Helmsbach. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4847092: May 18, 1953 - Queen of Tonga arrives for coronation.: Queen Salote of Tonga - the 20-stone 6 ft. 3ins. ruler from the South Seas, arrived in London today - to wait the Coronation. She is the only person in the British Commonwealth, apart from members of the Royal Family - who is entitles to be addressed “Your Majesty”. Queen Salote is to be a guest of the Government at St. James's Palace / Bridgeman Images