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Coronation 1911

Totnes Coronation Celebration, for HM King George V & Queen Mary - June 1911, was marred by wet weather. The Territorials, Boys Brigade, Mayor and Corporation & schoolchildren formed a square on the Plains. Under direction of Captain J.Windeatt the Territorials fired a feu de joie and gave a royal salute. Portland House in background. From the Edward Windeatt Collection and lent for scanning from Devon Records Office.