Chapter 12
Celebrations
INDEX
EMPIRE DAY
MAY DAY
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
CORONATION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1953
QUEEN'S SILVER JUBILEE 1977
QUEEN'S GOLDEN JUBILEE 2002
Excerpts from School Magazine 1929,
describing Empire Day.
EMPIRE DAY
Empire Day was celebrated from 1909 until 1969. Its purpose was to teach all children the essence of good citizenry and responsibility. It was first instituted by King Edward VII.
Empire Day at Crosthwaite School, with Starnthwaite Scout Troop
MAY DAY
May Day procession to church, 1920s
Maypole dancing
Excerpts from School Magazine 1929, describing Empire Day
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
Remembrance Service - School Children at church beside the Remembrance Cross, 1920s
CORONATION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1953
QUEEN'S SILVER JUBILEE 1977
QUEEN'S GOLDEN JUBILEE 2002
Dancing to the accordian, 1950s music
Dougie Blair, 1950s schoolboy, winner of the Fancy Dress Competition
Working Party