ZUM4832057: Apr. 04, 1953 - Grenadier Guards Rehearse In Khaki And Bearskins. Grenadier guards were to be seen at Wellington Barracks this morning rehearsing for the Queen's Presentation of new Colours to the 1st. and 2nd. Battas, Grenadier Guards, at the Palace on May 7th. The Guards wore khaki this morning, with bearskins to get used to the weight.. Keystone Photo Shows: - It doesn't look like it - but there's as many men in the front rank as the rear - at this morning's rehearsal. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4832081: Apr. 04, 1953 - That's their civilization.: The festival hold at the occasion of the completion of the former stats opera Unter den Linden in Eastern Berlin was made a “demonstration of the water-will of the workers”. A large wreath was hoisted with minister for public education and worship Paul Vandel present. And then 1600 workers marched to the now state opera in the former admirals palace where they had a festival. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4832165: Apr. 04, 1953 -” Coronation Elegance”. Fashion Review At Alexandra Palace. Glamour and Charm play an important part in Coronation Year, 1953, and with this theme in mind, the first Post-War North London Exhibition at Alexandra Palace presents a colourful Fashion Review and public entertainment entitled” Coronation Elegance”, which is to be staged daily, commencing tomorrow. Up the minute fashions will be displayed, and mere men will be catered for. A dress rehearsal was held this afternoon. Keystone Photo Shows: - Peter Stevens, wearing an 1890 cycling outfit, while Caroline Kirkwood rides a” Penny Farting 'cycle, wearing the latest 1953” Pedal Pushers”.. at today's rehearsal. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4832260: Apr. 04, 1953 - Introducing The Coronation Wine Cups Examined By Gilbert Harding: A demonstration was held this morning at the Vintner's Hall, E.C.4. of s new range of coronation Wine Sups for celebration Parties. The Wine Cups are prepared from various low priced winged. and cost, in most cases as little as sixpence per glass. They were demonstrated by the Friends of Wine of the Wine and Spirit Association of Great Britain / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4832440: Apr. 04, 1953 - Cover up; Carlos Ortiz, U.S.A. Covers up from a right from G. Guy, Fairbairn house boys club, during their junior class boxing bout at London's empress hall tonight April 8th. Ortiz was the winner. The boys were meeting in the first boxing match between the London federation of boys, clubs and the boys” clubs of New York, for the Edinburgh Trophy. / Bridgeman Images