The Coronation


For KS1 & 2

Off the Page offers a day of practical handling activities and role-play to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II – June 2nd 1953.

Morning session:
The children will have hands-on experience with a range of artefacts and evidence from the Coronation.  Artefacts will include:

  • Souvenirs
  • Regalia & Crown Jewels
  • Cameras/Periscopes
  • Money/stamps
  • Clothes



Facsimile “Crown Jewels” created by
Off the Page.


The children will then have the opportunity to make souvenirs in preparation for the afternoon session.  Souvenirs may include:

  • An invitation to be written with pen and ink
  • Flags and bunting
  • Decorating a plate/cup
  • Crown making
  • Writing a postcard

Afternoon session:
The afternoon session is to be a street party along the lines of those held to celebrate the Coronation. Facsimile “Crown Jewels” created by Off the Page.
This will include the children taking part in the following:

  • Crowning ceremony
  • Poetry reading
  • Singing and dancing
  • Soldiers marching
  • A visitor from the Commonwealth
  • Servants from the Royal Household helping to prepare the street party.


Details of this and further information about the day are included in a booklet which is sent out prior to a booking. All the History Off the Page providers are experienced teachers and storytellers who enjoy working with large groups of children. Generally there will be a story told during the day.

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