Coronation Celebrations
Date Photo Taken | 9th August 1902 |
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Area | Mitcham |
Picture Reference | Mit_Org_Events_18-5 |
Original Format | Photo |
Notes / History | Decorated carts, crossing Upper Green, Mitcham, during the coronation celebrations for Edward VII. The corner of Killicks Lane (St Marks Road) is in the left background. Mr. Killick was a local builder. Tom Ruff's Boot Store is also visible. Tom Ruff Junior was Mayor of Mitcham during the early 1960s. A keen supporter of the local cricket club, he is commemorated with a memorial stone on Cricket Green. |