I just love this sunny, spring weather we are having at the moment, and think it's very well deserved. Of course with the better weather, is the return of the car boot sale. I was planning to go to one yesterday morning, and hoped that there would be some good finds for me. As it turned out, there were, hope you like them : )
What a find!!! a copy of the Coronation Souvenir book 1937, for King George VI, our Queen's father. The book starts,
'This book tells by word and picture the story of two Royal brothers; of one whose brief reign ended so unfortunately last year; and of the other who has now been crowned as King in his place.' Of course the rest is history.
It covers the story of Edward VIII, up to his abdication, and the coronation of his younger brother, the Duke of York, to become King George VI. It is a wonderful book, bound in a gold cover, with pages of sepia pictures of the King, and Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother), as they grew up, their engagement, and wedding, also beautiful photos of their two daughters, Princess Elizabeth, and Margaret .
The next one is an edition of Hultons National Weekly from February 1952, with a special pull out entitled 'Road to the Throne'. It has lots of lovely pictures of the Princess growing up, her engagement, and marriage to the Duke of Edinburgh, also the christenings of Prince Charles & Princess Anne.
Sadly though, there are also pictures of her dear Father, King George VI's funeral. This must have been a really heartbreaking time for her, and her family.
The next magazine is a special memorial issue for the King.
To carry on this Royal connection, I found a Coronation Mug from 1937 too. What a coincidence! Also on the same stall was lovely little Carltonware basket
The next find, was a boxful of gorgeous Grindley ware, and a 1930's glass jug!
A pretty summery design of blue and yellow hollyhocks! It's so lovely. I would love to keep it myself!!
A closer look at the lovely handpainted floral design.
Also a really colourful & cheerful tea plate & saucer in Crown Staffordshire. reminds me of a cottage garden!
As you can see, I had a great day, and was very lucky! There will certainly be some gorgeous vintage additions to my stall for my next fair in a few weeks time !
I will leave you with a few images from the magazines!! I love Vintage advertisements : )
2 comments:
Lovey indeed, wish we had such wonderful items over here to find.
I can see a little of Prince william in his grandma when she was young.
x Sandi
What great finds! I've never found anything worth buying at a car boot sale - I'm obviously going to the wrong ones!
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