Coronation Celebrations

Coronation Celebrations

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Date Photo Taken 9th August 1902
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.

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