King's Coronation: 20 photos from Edinburgh in 1953 in the year of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation
As the Coronation of King Charles III takes place, let’s look back on Edinburgh in 1953 in the year of the last coronation, when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned. It was a time when rationing of sweets was brought to an end, Richard Burton appeared as Hamlet at the Edinburgh Festival and the Queen visited the Capital as part of her Coronation tour.
17. Number One
Michael Glen winning the New Year 1 mile handicap off the scratch mark at old Meadowbank Stadium on 2nd January 1953. Photo: Ian Rutherford
18. Royal Procession
The Royal Procession reaches the top of the Mound, Edinburgh, 24th June 1953. The Queen was making her way to St Giles' Cathedral for a service to mark the return of the Honours of Scotland, also known as the Scottish Crown Jewels. Photo: Unknown
19. Double decker
Edinburgh's latest double decker bus is examined by a driver and a conductor at Shrubhill depot. The bus was one of 60 that were bought from London and reconditioned and rebodied. Photo: Unknown
20. Stormy weather
Stormy weather at North Queensferry. A car boards the ferry for the crossing of the Forth to South Queensferry. January 1953. Photo: Unknown