Coronation Crackers!!!

Tis here, Tis here!

The day of joyous jubilation's for Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee has at last arrived!

If I wasn't to be stuck in a church, guarding my treasures, and poking anyone that touches me stuff with a stick (only joking... am I?), then I would be in the big city of Londinium with my sister (if she would have me!), waving flags with much merriment, and wearing my special hat, whilst all the little (and big) boats pass by on the Flotilla- Sounds rather nice, but ah well, back to reality- the church it is(see the last post for the reason why!)

(Pa said  the TV coverage on the flotilla starts at 13:30 tomorrow if you are like me and cannot be there!)

And so to the last bits n’ bobs from my ever growing collection of Corrie crackers...

First up is this colourful calendar- what day is it anyone... anything special happening perchance?

Something for the well dressed man about town, perhaps?

Cracking bit of neck wear, eh!

...And if you are inclined to be a bit weepy about such occasions (you should see me when I'm watching the remembrance service!) then you must have a hankie to hand!

And why not let it be a Coronation one!

Of course on such an occasion, one must have a hat...

...Will this one do?

This AMAZING hat and handmade apron was bought from a flea (about a year ago?), and the Lady who I bought it off said it was worn by Roy's (I think!) mother at their Birmingham street party!

I really want to wear this hat out tomorrow night, but Ma says she will disown me if I do- I think it's rather a natty hat myself!

Well that is it folks, the end of  22 weeks worth of Coronation crackers!

All over- no more- finito!

Actually, I have quite a few treasures form the '37 coronation and Edward VIII bits too- hey that's an idea.........

Well I'll love you and leave you-

all terrified at the thought of yet more Corrie crackers, no doubt!

But don't worry, I'm not that evil. Anyway, it's RAF week next- haha!

Tickety Boo Tupney

Officially all Jubileeeeeed out!

Coronation Crackers- One Day To Go

Not long now ducks, but i do have one last blogette ready for tomorrow ;-p

Please excuse the 60 year old creases!

To think she went abroad a Princess and came home a Queen...

I think she looks stunning in the photo- quite radiant!

I bet she was looking at the flypast...

This whole newspaper was printed in gold ink-
Which is all very lovely, but it doesn't photograph well!

I watched a programme all about the 53 Coronation last night and they showed examples
of the embroidery that was done for her dress- my, they were beautiful!

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and here is something to keep the little'uns *cough* and Tupney amused!

Isn't it wondrous- it has sparkles and all!

Some of the cut out bits you can make into your very own Coronation procession.

Oh and one last thing.

I have just got back from putting up a small 1950's display, and I thought I would share a few snaps,

if I may...

Gosh, it all looks so messy, but my displays are much better in the flesh and don't really photo very well (Oh and I don't mean to sound like I'm blowing my own trumpet!).  

Cheerio

Tickety xxx

Coronation Crackers... Two days...

The Countdown!

Two days to go...

The Coronation and the BBC

"A guide to the sound and television broadcasting arrangements for the Coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953

issued by the British Broadcasting Corporation"

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I literally jumped towards this booklet when I saw it, mainly because my Grandpa worked for the BBC and because he was at the Coronation too.

I think he was working with Raymond Baxter in Trafalgar Square on the day, as part of the BBC Outside Broadcast Unit, and knowing what Grandpa was like he was most probably doing something technical!

*News Just in.....My Gran said that if anything went wrong, he was there to put it right!*

See, what did I say, Technical!

I think I should put a picture of my Grandpa in this book, next to Raymond.

" the following pages tell the story of the part played by the BBC in enabling listeners and viewers throughout the world to participate in a moving and historic occasion"

....and to think, my Grandpappy was part of that!

They even give you a map, marking the route taken from Buckingham Palace and the return route also....
where there are BBC commentators and even where they have placed BBC Television cameras!

Oh and here is something for those who have not got a Television yet, but still want to see pictures of the Coronation...

A little less exciting than seeing the pageantry in all it's splendour on a 10 inch black and white screen perhaps!!!
 What about being a spectator in London- oh, I certainly wish I could time travel, though I'm sure I would have to stay overnight, just to do a bit of clothes shopping...maybe get my hair cut properly and perhaps, stock up on knitting patterns and wool! You know, the usual things one would do if you had the ability to time travel ;-P

I can't even begin to tell you how good these slides are-
I have three wheels in total and they are all in colour- Oo fancy!

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And now for something completely different.

Two glass dishes.

I'm sure I had three... maybe there was an accident and someone hasn't had the heart to tell me yet!

Well, that or I only had two in the first place, though I'm quite adamant at the fact that I had three...

Maybe I am loosing my marbles?

Quite the good looking couple! Perfect for putting some celebratory nuts and nibbles on!

TTFN Ducks,

Tupney xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

(^all of those kisses are to make up for the fact that I am boring you all xxx)

Coronation Crackers- the final countdown!

Yes it's the final count down!

And for today's instalment I have decided to group my crafty bits together....

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First up, some Stitchcrafts and look (LOOK- I'm actually squealing inside at the moment!) who appears on the back *all sigh*

Yes, it's the extremely handsome Roger Moore!

of course I don't like Roger at all- no, not at all ;-D



^A nice fluffy bolero (I was thinking about knitting that!) and what about that mug- haven't found one like that yet.- I have seen a similar 37 one though....

Haven't got a gold Coronation coach either- well I nearly did, but I was stupid and didn't buy it!!!

.... and some single knitting pattern leaflets.

I want to knit them all!

I was thrilled when I came across this pattern, as I have the original cardigan!

Unfortunately it doesn't look it's best anymore as it shrank in the wash, and it now doesn't have a waist, it's too short in the body, blah, blah, blah (I have the original measurements to prove it!)

I think I will just have to knit another one to make up for the now, shrinky dink cardi.



I know I have monkey arms, but the sleeves weren't that short!!!



A needle booklet- I have a larger framed print of  'Liz on my bedroom wall!

Now the next one I'm not sure of the date, but I'm guessing it could have been  made in 53- maybe as a school project, showing the first Queen Elizabeth perhaps?

Isn't she cute- a bit moth nibbled, but cute nonetheless?

Oh, and she has bloomers and everything, though I didn't think they wore bloomers in them days!!!

I take it that modesty prevailed with the seamstress who made little Elizabeth- well most people do look up dolls skirts to see what undies they are wearing, don't they- don't they? (or is it just me!) Surely we couldn't have a queen caught wearing no nitters (Knickers to normal people!), could we now!

Well Cheerio Folks

Tomorrow’s instalment will be....

actually I have forgotten, so you will just have to wait!

I'm sure you can hardly contain your excitement, eh!

Tickety Boo Tupney xxx

Coronation Crackers.

Ok, yet again I have neglected my Corrie posts, so to catch up and to commemorate the final days count down, I shall be posting daily until the weekends festivities (oh you lucky people)!

First up, the catch up….

WEEK SEVENTEEN

Pretty Printed Tin Plates..... which WONT be use for food at the weekend!!!

WEEK EIGHTEEN

One of those items when the box is just as good or better that the actually item!

WEEK NINETEEN

Something for both ends......
(hehe)

Vinolia Baby Powder

detail of the lid.

A cute hankie- I love the illustration on this one!

WEEK TWENTY

A lovely hand-painted tile, picturing Balmoral.

WEEK TWENTY ONE

Coronation Towel- I haven't been able to get a better photo of this yet as it's under my bed,
 which is a very dangerous place to go.....
it has all it's original packaging too!

WEEK TWENTY TWO

My latest purchase is this Terry's Chocolate Box
(I wouldn't mind being given some chocolates if they came in a box like this!)

...and this little embroidered hankie came inside the choccie box!

Here's to tomorrow....

Sincerely Yours,

Tupney xxx