Decorations for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II facing the porch of the church of St John the Baptist, Market Square, Cirencester
| RIBApix ref no |
RIBA24107 |
| Architect/Designer | Hill, Oliver (1887-1968)
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| Artist/Photographer | Wainwright, Herbert Lionel (1902-1976)
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| Country | UK: England |
| City | Cirencester |
| Subject Date | 1953 |
| Image Date | 1953 |
| View | Exterior |
| Medium | Photoprint |
| Library Reference | AP Box 895 Hill / Wainwright 10895 |
| Orientation | Portrait |
| Colour / B&W |
Black and white |
| Credit |
Architectural Press Archive / RIBA Collections
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| Notes |
NOTES:
The Perpendicular Gothic style church of St John the Baptist was completed in 1520. Elizabeth ascended the throne upon the death of her father, King George VI, on 6 February 1952 and was crowned Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953.
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Subject tags
belfries, bell towers, churches, sculpture, squares, fantastic architecture, coronation decorations