In the previous blog we looked at the first three monarchs who reigned in the 20th Century, and in this post we will take a look at the other two ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III… King George VI (1936-1952) Following the abdication of King Edward VIII, his brother Albert who, using his… Read more Coronations in the Archives – part 2
During the 20th century we had five monarchs and Coronations for three. In the first of two blogs this week we will take a look at how Dorset celebrated these occasions through the archives we hold. At the start of the century, Queen Victoria, who had reigned from 1837 until her death on 22nd January… Read more Coronations in the Archives – part 1
It’s always exciting when a truly historic event takes place. Queen Elizabeth II is the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee and is now the third longest reigning monarch in history. Of course, to the British people it’s a perfect excuse to have a party! Let’s take a look at how Dorset celebrated… Read more Jubilations in Dorset!
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