Coronation Celebrations — Chipping Norton, England, 1911
A vibrant street scene from Chipping Norton, captured during the nationwide celebrations of the Coronation of George V and Mary.
The façade of G.O.E. Herbert’s Tea & Dining Rooms is richly adorned with Union Jack flags and royal banners, proudly displaying the message “God Save the King.”
Such decorations were a common sight across Britain as towns and communities came together to mark the coronation.
Outside the shop, locals gather—shopkeepers, women in period dress, and children with bicycles—offering a vivid glimpse into everyday life during this historic moment.
The scene beautifully captures both the festive national pride and the quiet charm of early 20th-century England.




















