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Coronation and Jubilee Celebrations in Farnhill and Kildwick

Before the days of commuting, hi-tech gadgets and for that matter even TV, Kildwick and Farnhill celebrated previous Coronation and Jubilee events in style. Read the articles below to see how the community organised and celebrated previous events.

  Coronation of King Edward VII - 1902     Updated 25/06/2016

Coronation of King George V - 1911     Updated 25/01/2020

Organisation of King George V's Silver Jubilee - 1935 

King George V's Silver Jubilee Celebrations - 1935     Updated 29/04/2023

Coronation of King George VI - 1937     Updated 29/04/2023

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - 1953     Updated 30/10/2021

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee - 1977 

Timeline of our recent Monachs (hope this helps - I sure needed the refresher !)

Date Reign Began Name of King or Queen Years Reigned
1837 Victoria (niece of William IV) 1837-1901
1901 Edward VII (son of Victoria and Albert) 1901-1910
1910 George V (second son of Edward VII) 1910-1936
1935 Edward VIII (son of George V) Abdicated
1936 George VI (second son of George V) 1936-1952
1952 Elizabeth II (daughter of George VI) 1952 to Present

Do you or your family have any personal recollections, photographs or memorabilia from these events? If so, the Farnhill and Kildwick Local History Group would like to hear from you.  Please email history@farnhill.co.uk