On the left is Woolworths,Oxford Street with its Coronation decorations-photo courtesy of Woolworths museum website. On the right is Whitehall which is part of the Coronation route of the busses from St Mary;s School. Photo courtesy of Ben Brooksbank.
| St. Mary’s Church School organised an outing to London on 10th June 1953, just over a week after the Coronation had taken place, to give pupils and parents an opportunity to tour the route that the Coronation procession had taken to see the highly decorated streets, shops and business premises that remained in place for several weeks after the event. A booklet was issued to each parent or guardian that accompanied a pupil, the contents of which are shown below. Has anyone got photographs or memories of this outing they could share with us? |
A booklet of instructions was given to
parents or guardians prior to the London
trip
The map above shows the
tea.
Parent/Guardian …………………………
You are in ………………………………’s Party
You are in …………………………… ‘s Group
Bus No: …………………
Mid-morning milk will provided for children
only.
Bring your own lunch and drink. Write
your name on the lunch bag.
Your teatime meal will be completely
provided.
There will be minerals and a ittle snack on
the way home (no extra charge.)
The map opposite shows the
tea.
PLEASE
Be punctual: don’t keep others
waiting.
Be tidy: don’t leave litter about.
Bring a raincoat: better be
safe than sorry.
Go to bed early the night before.
Wear your badge.
Be on your best behaviour:
Be a credit to your school.
First Aid will be carried in
No: 1 Bus
Programme
7.45 a.m.
11 a.m. (about) Arrive Tower of
12.20 p.m. (Time permitting) Teachers will show parties over the
1 p.m. PROMPT Buses leave the Tower for tour of the Coronation Route, shown By bright colours on the map opposite.
3.30 p.m. Tea at St. Sepulchre’s L.C.C. Restaurant Giltspur St. E.C.1 Please return to buses as soon as tea is finished. . 4.10 p.m. (about) Buses leave Restaurant for
6.30 p.m. PROMPT Leave zoo for home.
9.30 p.m. (about) Arrive
