This photo of a tea party celebrating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 was sent to the Herald by a former resident of Sidmouth, Margaret Tucker.
It was taken by a photographer from a local studio that closed down many years ago.
Mrs Tucker, now in her 80s and living in Crediton, doesn’t remember where the party took place, but said it was a public hall. She thinks many of the children pictured were pupils at St Nicholas School. She was at the party with her sister Jean, who attended that school; she herself was a pupil at the private Robin School.
She was also a Girl Guide at the time, and was the proud leader of the Swallow Patrol.
Mrs Tucker, nee Margaret Hellier, would love to hear from anyone who attended the party.
If any Sidmouth Herald readers remember the event or have other photos of 1953 coronation celebrations, contact Philippa.davies@newsquest.co.uk
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