Ox Roast on Wimbledon Common
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| Date Photo Taken | 2nd June 1953 |
|---|---|
| Area | Wimbledon Village |
| Copyright 1 | J Russell & Sons |
| Picture Reference | Wim_Events_3-3 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | Local people gather in anticipation of a special meal. This 'ox-roast' was just one of the events staged in Wimbledon to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's coronation on 2nd June 1953. The ox roast was something of a local tradition at this point, as a similar event was held for the coronation of Edward VII, 51 years earlier. |
