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The Guards in Oxford Street, May 12 1937
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The Guards in Oxford Street, May 12 1937
The Guards in Oxford Street, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]
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The Guards in Oxford Street, May 12 1937
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captures a moment of grandeur and pageantry during the coronation celebrations of King George VI in London. This photo print, taken from the Coronation Souvenir Book edited by Gordon Beckles, showcases the military precision and ceremonial dress of the Guards Division as they march through one of London's busiest streets. In this historic image, men dressed in their elaborate ceremonial costumes are seen on the move along Oxford Street. The guardsmen's disciplined formation creates a striking contrast against the bustling backdrop of pedestrians and vehicles. Amongst them is Prince Albert Frederick of Wales, who would later become King George VI. The photograph not only documents an important event in British history but also serves as a metaphor for unity and strength within the British Empire. The presence of children adds an element of innocence to this otherwise formal occasion, reminding us that even amidst grand processions, life goes on. This portrait transports us back to a time when Britain was at its height as an imperial power. It offers us a glimpse into a bygone era filled with tradition and ceremony. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but marvel at the meticulous attention to detail displayed by both photographer Albert Frederick Arthur George Saxe Coburg Gotha (later known as King George VI) and editor Gordon Beckles. With its historical significance and artistic merit, "The Guards in Oxford Street" stands as a testament to Britain's rich cultural heritage captured through lens and ink on those pages within Daily Express' Coronation Souvenir Book from 1937.
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