1953 Collection

Queen Elizabeth II by Pietro Annigoni in the ILN
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth (born 1926), by Pietro Annigoni 1953. The caption below the image is: ELIZABETH II

Daily Sketch Coronation Number 1953 Queen Elizabeth II
Front cover of The Daily Sketch Coronation Number featuring a portrait of the new monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Date: 1953

SIR EDMUND HILLARY (1919-2008). New Zealand mountaineer and explorer. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay near the summit of Mount Everest, 28 May 1953

Riley car advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Riley Motors showing a family driving in one of their saloon cars along a very remote and rather scary looking road. Date: 1953

KOREAN WAR: SHIP REFUELING. The destroyer USS Shelton and the aircraft carrier USS Antietam refueling from the tanker USS Tolovana in Korean waters

Hillary and Tensing Bhutia conquering Everest
Front cover of The Illustrated London News showing Sir Edmund Hillary together with Sherpa Tensing Bhutia reaching the summit of Mount Everest on May 29 1953

Goodwood by Emmwood
A montage of exciting scenes from Goodwood, including mechanics working on racing cars, portraits of motoring aces, Mike Hawthorn, Tony Rolt

Prestatyn Holiday Camp, for a real seaside holiday
Cover illustration for Prestatyn Holiday Camp, for a real seaside holiday, showing a couple in swimwear, holding hands and gazing at one another

Willys Jeep

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born 1920), pictured in uniform at Admiral of the Fleet. Date: 1953

Harvey Nichols advertisement, 1953
Two friends, wearing extremely similar check cotton dresses in Horrockses fabric, share a joke. Date: 1953

Edmund Hillary & Tensing
Sir Edmund Hillary with Tenzing Norgay after their successful attempt to scale Mount Everest in Nepal on 29th May 1953. The legendary mountaineer died in January 2008

Advert / Verdi Opera 1953
Verdi Festival at Verona, in the course of which we shall watch performances of Aida, Il Trovatore and La Forza del Destino

Django Reinhardt / Postcd
DJANGO REINHARDT (JEAN-BAPTISTE) French jazz guitarist, born in Belgium of gypsy parentage

Dewars advertisement
This advertisement for Dewars " White Label" Scotch whiskey encourages viewers to celebrate the Coronation with " the finest drink in the world"

Hastings View
A general view of Hastings, Sussex, with the Old Town in the foreground. Date: 1953

Ford Popular (Hot Rod) 1953 green

Mossadeq 1951 Man of Year, from Time 1952. Mohammad Mosaddegh (19 May 1882 - 5 March 1967) Prime Minister of Iran from 1951 to 1953 when he was overthrown in a coup d etat backed by the United States

Crowns of Britain
The numerous crowns of Britain, used through a thousand years. The Imperial State Crown is shown at the top of the page and the final, crown at bottom right, is St

Vincent Black Shadow 998cc Serices C black 1953 1950s
Vincent Black Shadow 998cc Series C 1953 Black

Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Works Prototype

HRH Queen Elizabeth II - Trooping of the Colour
The Queen attending the Trooping of the Colour ceremony in her Coronation year, seen here riding to Horse Guards Parade on her official birthday to take the salute of the Brigade of Guards

The Blue Butterfly by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl and her dog walk by the sea. Date: 1953

Land Rover advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Land Rover, Britains most versatile vehicle. Date: 1953

Coronation procession at Oxford Circus, 1953
The colour and pageantry of the Coronation procession - detachments of the Foot Guards marching along Oxford Street into Oxford Circus showing the vast crowds lining the decorated route. Date: 1953

Queen Elizabeth II is crowned
The moment during the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II where the Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edwards crown on the Queens head. Date: 1953

Canvey Island Flooded
An aerial photograph taken over South Benfleet, looking in a south-westerly direction over Canvey Island: the desolation caused by floods

Music cover, Thats Amore, words by Jack Brooks, music by Harry Warren. Showing Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and Donna Reed on a golf course in the film The Caddy. 1953

Carrier deck of HMS Warrior aircraft carrier
View of the carrier deck of HMS Warrior (R31) aircraft carrier at Kure, Japan, with crew lined up and a Sea Fury plane. Date: 1953

Hillary and Tensing on Mount Everest
Hillary and Tensing nearing the summit of Mount Everest. Date: 1953

American cinema actress. A scene from How to Marry A Millionaire
MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress. A scene from How to Marry A Millionaire

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen passing through Westminster Abbey wearing St Edwards crown and carrying the orb and sceptre. Date: 2nd June 1953

Spangles Coronation advertisement
Lovely advertisement for Spangles fruit sweets - the sweet way to go gay - showing a crowd excitedly watching the Coronation and waving flags. Date: 1953

Coronation 1953, Queen Elizabeth II in golden State coach
Queen Elizabeth II drives through Trafalgar Square in central London in the golden State coach on the way to Westminster Abbey for her Coronation on 2 June 1953. Date: 1953

Coronation 1953, the royal box at Ascot
A scene of excitement in the royal box at Royal Ascot when the Queens colt, Choir Boy, won the Royal Hunt Cup on 17 June 1953, a fortnight after the Coronation

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953
General view of the State Procession down the Nave led by H. M. The Queen, flanked by her Maids of Honour after the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on June 2nd 1953. 1953

Coronation. Royal Marine Guard of Honour march past
A contingent of The Royal Marines march into position as part of the Guard of Honour outside the west door of the Abbey. They will hold a position to the extreme right of the picture. 1953

The Queen arrives in Westminster Abbey (Coronation 1953)
Accompanied by the Bishops of Bath and Wells and Durham, Queen Elizabeth II moves up Westminster Abbey, passing the throne. Date: 1953

Lady Delamere in her Coronation outfit
Lady Delamere (1906 - 1979), formerly Ruth Mary Clarisse Ashley (sister of Edwina Ashley, Countess Mountbatten) wearing one of the new robes for peeresses designed by Norman Hartnell for

FROM HERE TO ETERNITY, 1953. American poster for film version of James Joness novel From Here to Eternity, directed by Fred Zinnemann, 1953

SEA MONSTER, 1953. Ricou Browning as Gill Man in The Creature from the Black Lagoon, 1953

Winter Circle by Vernon Ward
Swans and ducks swim together in a pond, watched by gulls who stand in the snow

Compton and Edrich leave the Oval pitch, 1953
Photograph showing the two English batsman, Denis Compton and Bill Edrich, leaving the pitch at the Oval Cricket Ground, London, 19th August 1953

Margaret Grace Bondfield
MARGARET GRACE BONDFIELD English shopworker, socialist, entered politics, opposed World War One, rose to become Britains first woman cabinet minister. Photo circa 1824

HARRODS 1953
A large expensive car approaches the Knightsbridge store, which is now somewhat larger than the original grocers shop of 1849

Poster, c1953, for Europe-Canada Line, featuring ms Seven Seas
TRAVEL POSTER, c1953. Poster, c1953, for Europe-Canada Line, featuring ms Seven Seas

Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Golf Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Golf
California: c. 1953 Dean Martin appears to get the best of Jerry Lewis with his hand grabbing the top of the golf club

Genealogical Table - Queen Elizabeth II
A genealogical table or family tree showing Queen Elizabeth IIs descent from the Norman, Anglo-Saxon and Scottish Kings, and the Duke of Edinburghs descent from Harold, last of the Anglo-Saxon kings

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"1953: A Year of Triumphs and Icons" In the midst of a changing world, 1953 marked a year filled with remarkable achievements and unforgettable moments. Queen Elizabeth II, captured in all her regal splendor by Pietro Annigoni in the ILN, ascended to the throne amidst great anticipation. The Daily Sketch Coronation Number immortalized this historic event, showcasing the grandeur and pageantry that surrounded her coronation. But it wasn't just royalty that captivated the world's attention. Sir Edmund Hillary, an intrepid New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, etched his name into history alongside Tenzing Norgay as they conquered Mount Everest on May 28th. Their awe-inspiring feat symbolized human determination and resilience. Meanwhile, on more grounded terrain, the Willys Jeep became an emblem of adventure and freedom for many enthusiasts seeking thrilling escapades off-road. Its rugged design allowed people to explore uncharted territories with unparalleled confidence. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh stood steadfastly beside Queen Elizabeth II throughout her reign - their partnership becoming an enduring symbol of love and support amidst royal responsibilities. For those seeking leisurely delights closer to home, Prestatyn Holiday Camp beckoned families for a true seaside getaway experience. With sun-soaked beaches and endless fun-filled activities for all ages, it offered cherished memories that would last a lifetime. The Verdi Opera advertisement transported culture enthusiasts back to 1953's vibrant arts scene while Emmwood's depiction of Goodwood showcased the excitement surrounding motorsports during this era. Harvey Nichols' advertisement epitomized timeless elegance as fashionistas flocked to its doors in search of exquisite style trends that defined their generation. And let us not forget about Ford Popular (Hot Rod) 1953 green - a car that embodied both speed and style; it roared down streets leaving trails of envy in its wake.