| London: Westminster Abbey - Coronation Theatre |
Country: England, United Kingdom City: London Borough: City of Westminster Location: Dean's Yard Raised dais and temporary grandstands within Westminster Abbey, erected for the coronations of English monarchs. |
Front Text: "The 'theatre' of the Coronation. - In the immediate foreground is the raised dais on which the Royal Throne is placed. The Queen's Throne is seen on the left, standing somewhat lower. Here take place the ceremonies in inthronization and homage after the formal anointing and crowning have taken place in St. Edward's Chair, which is seen further off within the Presbytery, with an accompanying chair for the Queen. At the end of the Presbytery stands the Altar at which the Sovereign makes his oblations and takes the oath."Publisher: Valentine Series Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "The theatre from the North showing the Peers' seats beyond the thrones, Westminster Abbey."Reverse Text: "Westminster Abbey Coronation Souvenir May 12th 1937" Publisher: Photo by R. P. Howgrave-Graham Type: Real Photo Size: Classic Not sent. |
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