God Save the King!

6 May 2023 marks an historic moment for Merton and the UK as a whole - the first coronation for 70 years.

To celebrate our new monarch, Merton Heritage Service has compiled a set of resources combining displays, film, online collections, recipes and craft activities.

We hope you enjoy the materials and join us in wishing King Charles III a long and happy reign.

Coronation Displays:

Click on the links below to view displays showing aspects of Merton's Royal heritage.

Royal Places Royal Street Names Merton Coronation Animations Merton Royal Memories		Coronations of Yesteryear 1953 Coronation: Mitcham 1953 Coronation: Merton & Morden 1953 Coronation: Wimbledon

Charles III: Archive Film

Click on the links below to access a range of archive film charting the life of our new King.

Coronation: Words & Pictures

Click on the links below to access useful websites, poems and music about the Coronation.

The Royal Family Charles III: A New Monarch (BBC) The Making of a Monarch Royal Connections Coronation Facts	Coronations Through History Coronation Resources for schools 10 Things You Didn't Know about Coronations Coronation (BBC Newsround)	Coronation song by schoolchildren Make a Joyful Noise Zadok the Priest (Handel) A Song for Schools  Prayer for the King's Reign (poem) An Unexpected Guest (poem)

Coronation Recipes

Click on the links below to view specially devised coronation recipes

Coronation Chicken Coronation recipes Coronation Lamb Coronation Scones

Coronation Quiche Coronation Egg plant Coronation Tacos Coronation Trifle

Coronation Puzzles & Activities

Click on the links below to access a range of quizzes and activities on the theme of Coronation.

Coronation Quiz (Guardian) CBBC Coronation Quiz Coronation Word Search Coronation colouring Make Coronation Paper Chains

Make a Coronation Fan Make a Coronation Crown Coronation Bunting craft Make a Charles III Mascot Coronation Wind Sock craft

Related material:

For more heritage resources, visit our History Pages & Activities section.