ZUM4846430: May 13, 1953 - Gurkhas and Metropolkitan Police rehearse tattoo. Archway of lancers for the bridal march: Massed Papers of the Brigade of Gurkhas - and men of the Metropolitan Police dressed in full dress of five famous Cavalry Regiments were to be seen rehearsing at Imber Court this morning for the forthcoming Coronation Search light Tattoo / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4846578: 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
ZUM4846610: May 14, 1953 - Choirboys rehearse for Coronation: Thirty-two boys are rehearsing the music for the coronation, at Addington Palace, Groydon. Twenty of the boys have been chosen by the Royal School of Music from amongst its 3000 member choirs all over the country, and the other twelve are choristers from six cathedrals. Thia is the first coronation, it is believed, at which boys from parish church and school choirs have been chosen to sing / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4846747: May 15, 1953 - The Braunschweig pupper-master Erhard Reis was in the USA on invitation of the American government. He came to Stanford University, which has established two classes hand-puppet art and is famous for its artistic theater science institute. Stanford University conferred an honourable doctorate on him. Erhard Reis has been in front of the tv camera several times and has given over 250 presentations. Our picture shows Dr. Rheis with” Kasper” and” the civil servant. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4846716: May 15, 1953 - Criticizing modern works of Art - the Duisburg Way.: The city of Duisburg, West Germany, had acqaired a plastic from young Karl Reindl, a Landshut Sculptor. Though the work had been distinguished with the 2nd price, by the Industry Board, Duisburg citizens did not like the plastic at all. the plinth. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4847306: May 20, 1953 - 20.5.53 Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, accompanied by Prince Bernhardt, arrived in Denmark by air yesterday. They were met at Kastrup Airport by King Frederik and Queen Ingrid, of Denmark. Keystone Photo Shows: (L to R): Prince Bernhardt, Queen Ingrid, of Denmark; Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, and King Frederik at the Amalienbourg Palace, in Copenhagen yesterday. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4846960: May 17, 1953 - Army Day in Nuremberg, Germany: All outfits assigned and/or attached to Nuremberg Military Post yesterday celebrated Army Day: The Commanding General Nuremberg Military Post inspect the parade, Photo shows Probably the nicest shot ever take-during the parade at the occasion of the Army Day celebrated in Nurember, Germany. A nice US gentleman seen looking at the men parading in front of him. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4847517: May 22, 1953 - 22-5-53 Australia's Prime Minister arrives for coronation. Mr. Menzies at London Airport - Mr. R.G. Menzies, the Australian Prime Minister accompanied by his wife and their daughter Heather arrived at London Airport this morning. They are here for the Coronation. Keystone Photo Shows: Mr. Menzies on his arrival at London Airport today. / Bridgeman Images