Horley's Coronation Fete

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Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

Horley's Coronation Fete

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Horley
1 Jun 1953
Silent
14m

The town of Horley gets all dressed up for a Coronation fete to remember - with racing children, racing bicycles, a Soapbox Derby, a Bonnie Baby contest and a goat.

This colourful film record of Horley's Coronation celebrations features a variety of fun and games for children and adults alike. Starting in Horley High Street the film moves to the fete itself where the 'New Elizabethans' are seen enjoying sideshows like Tombola, Smack-the-Rat and the tea tent, as well as a Soapbox Derby and a number of cycle races. After a Baby contest, dancers are seen requesting songs from an ersatz 'Jukebox'.

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