The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953, prompted joyous celebrations across every town and village in the country. Spectacular events were staged by the Newmarket Urban District Council like sports day, Soapbox derby finals, Coronation parade, entertainment on the Severals, and distribution of souvenir medallions.
See how Newmarket celebrated the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953 – Programme of Celebrations is available to download kindly provided by Newmarket Local History Society
