Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra scrapbook, 1902 May-August.

Format:

Other

Contributor:

Branam, Alfred, former owner.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Alexandra, Queen, consort of Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1844-1925.

Alexandra.

Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910.

Edward.

Coronations--Great Britain--History--20th century.

Coronations.

Great Britain.

History.

Great Britain--Politics and government--20th century.

Politics and government.

Genre:

Manuscripts, English.

Scrapbooks.

Physical Description:

1 box (.08 linear foot)

Place of Publication:

1902 May-August.

Summary:

This scrapbook documents the planning for and the coronation of King Edward VII and his wife Queen Alexandra, which took place on August 9, 1902. There is little to link the scrapbook to a specific individual; however, several items are addressed to William John Menzies, W.S. It is unclear if Menzies assembled the scrapbook or if the items were collected and assembled by someone who was simply interested in the coronation rather than attending the event. The scrapbook includes material relating to the planned for, but cancelled June 26, 1912 event as well as the actual event. For the June 26th event, researchers will find invitations, a coronation programme, a card of admission, tickets, a carriage pass, a document entitled Regulations to be observed on the day of the coronation, and the Official programme of the coronation of King Edward VII. The number of items and the thoroughness of the content provide information on the level of planning and the extensiveness of the event that was to have occurred on June 26 and 27. For the August 9th Coronation, the scrapbook includes a carriage pass, a new card of admission, a ticket, a document entitled Regulations for Carriages &c. proceeding to Westminster Abbey, the Authorized programme of the coronation and naval review, Ceremonies to be observed at the royal coronation of their Most Excellent Majesties King Edward the Seventh and Queen Alexandra in the Abbey Church of Westminster, and an extensive newspaper clipping entitled Crowning of the King and Queen, which was published in the Scotsman and describes in great detail every aspect of the coronation processions and ceremonies.

OCLC:

881284520