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
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
ZUM4847619: May 22, 1953 - Preparations for the Coronation. The lights go up around Eros.: Photo shows The Coronations lights go up around Eris to make a yet brighter Piccadilly. Crowds were there to watch workmen remove some of the scaffolding and screens surrounding the famous statue. / Bridgeman Images