Inserted item: Programme for The Polytechnic Coronation Concert and Dance, Sat May 16th 1953. Held in Gt. Portland Street Annexe.
Includes the Alvians Orchestra.
The Operatic Society, led by Mr Dudley Lyford, tenor
Mr Sidney South, Musical Director
Accompanist Violet Bridgewater
Miss Eileen Broster pianist
Miss Yona Galit soprano
Murray Browne and Michael Blair - piano
Polytechnic Harriers Coronation Year Marathon Race Certificate issued to D J Kay, Rochdale Harriers and Athletic Club, who finished 67th with a time of 2hrs, 50mins and 26 secs. Signed by Eric Studd, President of the PHA.
Programme of Summer Fete held at Quintin Hogg Memorial Ground, Chiswick. Includes 'fun of the fair' activities run by clubs and socieities, and complete list of contests and races (does not include the names of those competing). Includes advertisements.
Printed programme, numbered 417, price sixpence, for an event held at The Polytechnic, Regent Street (Gt Portland St Annexe). Includes photographs of Her Majesty the Queen and his Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, a concert programme (including the Operatic Society and The Three Poly Sisters), details of refreshments, dancing and whist drive.
Programme for the Rambling Club's 75 Anniversary Dinner & Dance at the Palmerston Restaurant, Bishopsgate
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Telegram sent by the President on 16th May 1953, prior to the coronation concert and dance to be held that evening in the Great Portland Street Annexe:
Inserted item: copy of the telegram text.