Odhams Press Collection (page 2)

George VI is crowned with St. Edwards Crown on the day of his coronation, 1937
George VI is crowned with St. Edwards Crown on the day of his coronation at Westminster Abbey, 1937. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Queen Elizabeth looks on as her husband is crowned on the day of his coronation, 1937
Queen Elizabeth looks on as her husband is crowned on the day of his coronation at Westminster Abbey, 1937. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Nearing the Abbey, 1937. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth seen arriving at Westminster Abbey for their coronation. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd

Midnight in the Mall, 1937. A mother watches over her children as they sleep on The Mall, to ensure their place to see the coronation of King George VI

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth leaving a reheasal from their Coronation, 1937
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth seen leaving a reheasal from their Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey, May 5th, 1937. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth attend the Association Football cup final, 1937
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth attended the Association Football cup final between Sunderland and Preston North End at Wembley Stadium, May 1st 1937

H. H the Maharaja Bhim Shum Shere Jung Bahadur Rana, 1937
H.H the Maharaja Bhim Shum Shere Jung Bahadur Rana, Prime Minister of Nepal (second from left) on his way to Buckingham Palace to confer an honour on King George VI, in advance of his coronation

Gilded Crowns for the Mall, 1937. Preparing the gilded crowns that were to adorn The Mall on the occasion of King George VIs coronation. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

Visit to Duchy of Cornwall Estate, 1937. King George VI visiting his Duchy of Cornwall estate in Kennington, March 17th, 1937

Changing the Interior of the Abbey, 1937. The construction of seating in Westminster abbey for King George VIs coronation

Erecting the annexe to Westminster Abbey in advance of King George VIs coronation, 1937. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Learn to Swim, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

The Making of a Lawn-Tennis Player, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

How to Play Hockey, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Rugby Football, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

A Visit to the BBC 7-13, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

A Visit to the BBC 1-6, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Mr. Bumble wiped from his forehead the perspiration which his walk had engendered, 1937. Artist: Anne Anderson
Mr. Bumble wiped from his forehead the perspiration which his walk had engendered, glanced at the cocked hat, and smiled, 1937. Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1871

Oliver Asks For More, 1937. Artist: Anne Anderson
Oliver Asks For More, 1937. Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1871. Oliver Twist causes a sensation in the childrens ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge

Shadow Pictures, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Dummling and his Golden Goose, 1937. Artist: Anne Anderson
Dummling and his Golden Goose, 1937. An illustration from The Golden Goose, a fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R

How John Trusty Sailed the Seas, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

The Duke and Duchess of York and Queen Elizabeth leaving a reception in Brisbane, 1927
The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) leaving a reception in Brisbane, Australia, 1927. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses. [Odhams Press Ltd

The Duke of York and Prince Henry welcoming the Prince of Wales at Portsmouth, 1925
The Duke of York (later King George VI) and Prince Henry welcoming their brother the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) home at Portsmouth quayside, after his Imperial Tour of 1925

The Duke and Duchess of York at the christening of Princess Elizabeth, 1926
The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) at the christening of their daughter the Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), 1926

Ras Tafari, Prince Regent of Ethiopia (Emperor Haile Selassie) with the Duke of York, 1924
Ras Tafari, Prince Regent of Ethiopia (Emperor Haile Selassie) with the Duke of York (later King George VI) on a visit to London, 1924. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses

The Fight with the Corsairs, 1937. Artist: Sydney George Hulme Beaman
The Fight with the Corsairs, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth leaving a luncheon in honour of coronation, 1937
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth leaving a luncheon given in the Kings honour to celebrate the Kings first visit to The City after his coronation, 1937

The Duke of York, charity football match, Tottenham Hotspurs and Corinthians, c1921
The Duke of York kicking off a charity football match between Tottenham Hotspurs and Corinthians, c1921. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

The Procession Into The Abbey, 1937. Queen Elizabeths procession moving along the Nave of Westminster Abbey, followed by the procession of her husband King George VI, on the day of their coronation

Prince and Princess Chichibu arriving on the Queen Mary, April 12th, 1937
Prince Chichibu and Princess Chichibu arriving on the Queen Mary, April 12th, 1937, for King George VIs coronation. Prince Chichibu was representing his brother the Emperor of Japan

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their Coronation Day, 1937; with Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

Prince Arthur and Hubert, 1882. Artist: William Frederick Yeames
Prince Arthur and Hubert, 1882. Painting housed in the Manchester Art Gallery. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

Fetes Venitiennes, 1718-1719. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Fetes Venitiennes, 1718-1719. Painting housed in the National Galleries Scotland. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

Monna Pomona, 1864. Painting housed at the Tate Britain, London. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

June in the Austrian Tyrol, c1892 Artist: John MacWhirter
June in the Austrian Tyrol, c1892. Painting housed at the Tate, London. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine, 1526-1527. Artist: Correggio
The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine, 1526-1527. St Catherine of Alexandria with the Virgin and Child, watched by St Sebastian. Painting housed in the Musee du Louvre, Paris

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