EAW048437 ENGLAND (1953). Temporary stands being erected outside Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Westminster, 1953

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Title [EAW048437] Temporary stands being erected outside Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Westminster, 1953
Reference EAW048437
Date 18-February-1953
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Place name WESTMINSTER
Parish
District
Country ENGLAND
Easting / Northing 530065, 179506
Longitude / Latitude -0.12599376641641, 51.499025160351
National Grid Reference TQ301795

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