Coronation day in Beechfield Road

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Date:2nd of June 1953

Description:Across the country there were street parties for the coronation of Elizabeth II who became Queen officially in 1952 on the death of her father George VI. These were the first such parties since VE and VJ Day in 1945 which marked the end of the Second World War.

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Local History Events, Celebrations & Disasters Community Activities Community Beechfield Avenue Balsall Heath 1946 - 1975 (Mid 20th Century)

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Image courtesy of: Balsall Heath Local History Society

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Source: Balsall Heath Local History Society

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