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Rotary Photo; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942

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Coronation Procession, 1911. Their Majesties passing through the new Admiralty Arch

Postcard showing the coronation procession as it passes through the Admiralty Arch in London, England. Many people watch the procession from both sides of the road. Charles C. Myers comments people from many different nations came to London for the coronation proceedings, which made the city crowded.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the Royal Carriage as they come out of St. James Park into the city proper, passing thru Admiralty Arch.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Coronation Procession, 1911: The New Admiralty Arch

Postcard showing the royal procession passing under the Admiralty Arch on the way to the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. Crowds of people can be seen on both sides of the street watching the procession.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Showing the same Arch in the distant [sic]. Not a very good picture, but does very well considering that the weather was bad and it wascloudy [sic] and raining all day.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Cronation Procession, 1911: Their Majesties Approaching Westminster Abbey

Postcard showing the coronation procession for King George V and Queen Mary, who can be seen sitting in the carriage. Many individuals are seated in the grand stands watching the procession. Charles C. Myers notes many of these stands were erected along the procession route, and seats within them were expensive due to high demand. Myers comments that the weather on the day of the coronation somewhat spoiled the occasion.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the Royal Crriage [sic] Passing in front of one of the many Grand Stands erected along the route of procession. It was claimed that there was a larger crowd in London that day than ever before.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Coronation procession, 1911. The State Coach: Their Majesties the King and Queen nearing Westminster

Postcard showing King George V and Queen Mary in the State Coach during the coronation procession through London. Charles C. Myers confirms the photograph is how the king and queen appeared during the procession.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the Royal Crrriage [sic] at close range where you can plainly see the king and the queen seated within the carriage.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Coronation Procession, 1911. Arrival of Their Majesties at Westminster Abbey

Postcard showing the coronation procession approach Westminster Abbey. The Clock Tower is visible in the background. Many people have congregated on both sides of the street to watch the procession. Charles C. Myers notes Westminster Abbey is the location of the coronation ceremonies.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Here is the arrival of their majesties at the entrance to Westminster Abbey. You can see the clock tower of Parlament [sic] Bldg. in the distant [sic].”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Guildhall, London

Postcard showing Guildhall in London, England. Charles C. Myers discusses the history and uses of the Guildhall. Myers notes that Navy officers in the Atlantic Fleet were entertained here in the fall of 1910.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the Guildhall or the Council Hall of the city, erected about 1790. It is used for various municipal purpouses [sic], election of various officers such as Lord Mayor, Sheriffs, Members of parlament [sic] and also for public meetings of the city people to consider great political and social affairs. On the 9th of November of each year the Lord Mayor and sheriffs give here a great public dinner to the members of the cabinet and other dignitaries and the Kings ministers usually addres the crown on these occasions. It was in this hall that the English officers entertained the Officers and men of the U.S. Atlantic fleet of battleships while on their visit to England in the fall of 1910.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Central Criminal Courts, London

Postcard showing the Central Criminal Courts building in London, England. Charles C. Myers notes that the building, also known as “Old Bailey,” was the location of the trial of Hawley Harvey Crippen.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Only a few minutes walk from the Guildhall you will pass the Criminal Courts Building. It was in this building that Dr. Crippin was tried and convicted of killing his wife, Bell Elmore. You remember Dr. Crippin was somewhat of a noted man in New York and Philadelphia but in the early part of 1910 was located and practicing in London. Killing his wife and trying to escape into Canada, he was captured and taken back to London to be tried. he was executed on the morning of Nov. 25th and at that time I was only about a block away from the place where the execution took place. I made no effort to see the execution as there were no witnesses allowed.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection