Celebrating in Style

As the village grew in size and the education system improved, it became a tradition to celebrate events of national importance. Children and adults of all ages were involved in the festivities. Some of the earliest records of these celebrations concern events which occurred during the reign of Queen Victoria. Many make reference to Great Britain’s vast Empire. So as to provide a lasting memorial to such village celebrations, it was customary to plant an oak sapling on The Green together with a suitable plaque. One of the first such plantings was outside All Saints Church 1897 in honour of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Late in the Queen’s reign, plans were under way for a national celebration of the Empire. Queen Victoria died on 22nd January 1901 but it was decided that Empire Day would be celebrated on the 24th May 1902, the date of her birthday. It was around this time that the Boer War in South Africa came to a successful conclusion. Thereafter, Empire Day was celebrated nationally for many years

Golden Jubilee Queen Victoria

Diamond Jubilee Queen Victoria

Coronation Edward VII

Coronation George V

Silver Jubilee George V

Coronation George VI

Festival of Britain

Coronation Queen Elizabeth II

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