ZUM4847358: May 20, 1953 - First rehearsal of the combined Coronation Choir. Conducted at St. Margaret? s Westminster? The Coronation Choir, formed of the choirs of the Abbey, St. Paul? s Cathedral; St. George? s Windsor; Eron College, the Commonwealth and others, had their first combined rehearsal at St. Margaret? s, Westminster this evening. They were conducted by Dr. William McKie. Keystone Photo Shows: Dr. William McKie conducting the Coronation Choir at St. Margaret? s this evening. JSS/Keystone / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4847702: Jan. 1, 1900 - Paris, France - Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan MATA HARI (Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, 1876-1917) who was executed by firing squad for alleged espionage during World War I. The very name of Mata Hari has become synonymous with spying, espionage, intrigue, and sensuality. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4847784: May 25, 1953 - British women and children arrive at London Airport form the Egyptian Trouble Centre. The” trouble spot special” flew into London Airport this afternoon with the first party of 17 women and 23 children to quit Egypt on Embassy advice Most of them were glad to be in London in time for the Coronation / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4848019: May 28, 1953 - Grenadier Guards Take Over Guard at Buckingham Palace. The Grenadier Guards today took over the Guard at Buckingham Palace, from the New Zealand troops. Keystone Photo Shows: General view at the Palace today, when the Granadier Guards arrived to take over guard duty from the New Zealanders. / Bridgeman Images