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Framed Print : Westminster Abbey prepared for the Coronation, 1953
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Westminster Abbey prepared for the Coronation, 1953
Illustration of the interior of Wesminster Abbey, looking towards the High Altar and featuring the special chairs used as part of the Coronation Service. Date: 1953
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Media ID 7179425
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1953 Altar Ceremonies Ceremony Coronation Throne Westminster Elizabeth
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the stunning Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of Westminster Abbey in 1953, as it was prepared for the historic coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. This exquisite print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the hallowed interior of the abbey. Witness the High Altar and the special chairs used during the coronation ceremony, as you step back in time to this momentous occasion. Add a touch of regal elegance to your home or office with this beautifully framed, high-quality print. A true collector's item for history and royalty enthusiasts alike.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Westminster Abbey, 1953: A Glimpse into the Hallowed Chambers of the Coronation Ceremony This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the awe-inspiring interior of Westminster Abbey as it prepared for the historic Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953. The image offers a rare glimpse into the hallowed chambers of the iconic London landmark, with its soaring Gothic arches, intricately carved stonework, and stained glass windows casting ethereal light across the space. At the heart of this sacred scene, two ornate chairs stand proudly before the High Altar. These chairs, known as the Coronation Chairs, have been used in every English coronation since King Edward III in 1308. The chairs, which are intricately carved and upholstered in red velvet, are a testament to the rich history and tradition of the British monarchy. The Coronation Service, an ancient ritual steeped in symbolism and pageantry, marks the formal installation of a new monarch. As the Queen takes her seat upon the Coronation Chair, she is anointed, crowned, and invested with the regalia of office, signifying her sacred duty to govern and protect her people. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the profound significance of the Coronation ceremony and the enduring role of Westminster Abbey as the spiritual home of the British monarchy. The solemnity and grandeur of the occasion are palpable, making this image a captivating and evocative snapshot of a moment in history.
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