Coronation celebrations in South Shields

Today we feature more photographs of a street party held in South Shields to celebrate the Queen's Coronation in 1953.

By The Newsroom

Published 6th Feb 2018, 07:54 BST- 1 min read

Updated 6th Feb 2018, 08:01 BST

So many people attended the party, many of them in fancy dress.

Taken by local photographer John Wilkinson, they capture the spirit of the day, when tables and chairs were put out in Bywell Avenue to mark the historic Royal occasion.

The pictures were sent to us by John’s son, who is also called John, who told how: “My father was a very keen amateur photographer.

Arm in arm and skipping along at the celebration party in Bywell Avenue.

“He did all his own developing and printing. His ‘lab’ was the bathroom, the  blackout, red light and enlarger were all made by himself.

“The Coronation street party, he photographed, was held in Bywell Avenue.”

A great day was had by all, judging by the pictures.

Enjoying the Queens Coronation festivities.

Coronation street party picture, takaen by John Wilkinson in 1953.