COMMUNITIES

Pomp and community

Nick Kilby says the upcoming coronation is a chance to get people together and rediscover the concept of community – just as was proved in 1953.

On Saturday 8 May this country will celebrate the coronation of King Charles. And it's safe to say many things have changed since Queen Elizabeth was crowned in 1953.

Food rationing was still in force from the war, with lucky ones huddled around neighbours' televisions to watch the ceremony – which was, for the first time, broadcast live by the BBC (the only TV channel at the time).

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