1937 Coronation of George V1 and Queen Elizabeth
A 2 foot long length of plastic ribbon was found folded in one of the menuecards. Its purpose is unknown
A press cutting reported that unfortunately the sports programme had to be cancelled due to rain but would be held on the following Friday. A service was held in the church with the Rev Bonney officiating, this was followed by tea in the school when the children were presented with souvenir beakers.
The adults had a fine dinner served to them ‘in the beautifully decorated barn of Stowupland Hall’ (140 diners with soft light of petrol lamps kindly lent by Mr Chas Gyford.) Read more about Stowupland’s 1937 Coronation Celebrations
Mr T. Carter was Thomas, the father of Jack Carter and father-in-law to Ena Carter. By 1937 Thomas was living at Stowupland Hall, and Jack and Ena had married and moved into Gipping Farm.
The Rev Bonney was Stowupland vicar.
Nathan Robinson was active in many local organisations and at some point chair of the parish council.
George Carter was also on may local committees and farmed Green Farm.
