Coronation 1953
——————— Ready to go from Gray’s Lane ——————–
Mr Covington with tractor following the band.
Sheila Leath and Nancy Herbert attendants to the Queen, Rosemary Humphries.
Potterspury Excelsior band leading the procession past the Blacksmith’s shop, Freddy Swain marching along with them.
Doug Holloway leading followed by Dusty Atkins, Dick Birchall, Dennis Webster,
little Les Pittam, Billy Atkins & Reg Atkins (one person cannot be seen.)
(Yardley Prize Band had ceased to exist at the time of the second world war.)
As you can see from this picture the Pack Horse was still in business as a pub
and you can also see the old petrol pump by the backsmith’s shop.
Do you know who these ‘ladies’ are?
Phyllis Horton Julian Pittam
Sport on the day
Ladies football teams
Just for the day