A gift envelope from the South Durham Steel & Iron Co. to commemorate the 1937 Coronation.

Images of the opening of the 1937 Coronation and Jubilee celebrations.

The British Legion marching past the War Memorial in Victory Square, after leaving Church Square, on Coronation Day.The procession would have been led by the Captain G.H. Hayton possibly the person either to the left or right of the Flag Bearer. Visible in the background is The Municipal Buildings in front of Christ Church and to the left The Wesley Church and The Grand Hotel. May 12th 1937. 

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West Hartlepool Cycling Club taking part in a procession for decorated cycles and scooters. They won the award for the largest banner by a cycling club in fancy dress. Coronation Procession, 12th May, 1937.

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Although the weather was typically British, light drizzle of rain and heavy mist, the Hartlepool people were not to be deterred and still donned their fancy dress in the Coronation parade. The Lady at the front is being particulary patriotic with her Union Jacks and pictures of George V and Elizabeth, encouraging people to buy British Produce. There were smaller crowds than expected due to the weather which made people stay indoors and listen to the broadcast on the radio. This part of the parade took place in Lauder street (looking west to Avenue Road),  the Blind school just visible in the background. 12th May 1937. 

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Coronation Carnival Parade in Lauder Street looking up to Avenue Road. The Blind School is just visible in the background and the back of the Regal cinema beyond. Patriotic ladies are encouraging people to buy British produce. He must be worn out doing a handstand for that length of time. 12th May 1937. 

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Two ladies, possibly from the Match Factory, as the adverts on their bicycles read Nemco and Coronation matches in the Coronation parade. This view is taken looking east on Lauder Street. The Technical College can be seen on the right with the Town Hall behind - opposite on the left hand side is the Masonic Hall. The Pearly King on the left of the picture has his bicycle decorated with pictures of the Royal family. 12th May 1937. 

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Decorated bicycle in the Coronation Procession along Lauder Street, with the Technical College in the background. Two female spectators in some kind of uniform to the right of the picture. 12th May 1937.

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Two young children in the Coronation Procession representing characters from Uncle Tom's Cabin. 12th May 1937.

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Sunderland Street Jazz Band proudly march past. They achieved second place in the Best Junior Jazz Band section.

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Hartlepool Central Juvenile Jazz Band, winners of the award for Best Junior Jazz Band. 12th May 1937.

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Bridal Party arriving in style in their Floral decorated wagon. The wagon was entered by George Sabey & Son, Market Gardeners, Steins Cottage, Serpentine Road. They achieved second place in the event Tableux for four or more persons. 12th May 1937. 

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Picture taken at Seaton Carew on 18th May 1937. Bus decorated to mark West Hartlepool Corporation Jubilee Celebrations. This also coincided with the coronation of King George VI in 1937.

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A very ornately decorated trolley bus on the aptly named Coronation Drive, celebrating the 1937 Coronation and also the County Borough of West Hartlepool's 50th Anniversary.

Ward Jackson Park had illuminations to celebrate West Hartlepool Jubilee and the coronation of George V1.

The Masonic Hall Illuminated during the celebrations of the Coronation,May 1937. 

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Despite the weather Old Contemptibles, possibly representing the British Legion, proudly march on parade for Coronation Day from the top of Grange Road on 12th May, 1937.

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Venue unclear but it appears this is 1937 Coronation. There are 3 further similar images numbers  q01449,q01450, and q01451 in the museum collection should anyone be identified.