The orbs and crown of Big Ben - 1937 Coronation
The new crowns and orbs on the top of the great clock tower of Big Ben coloured and gilt and carved from sandstone. The additions following renovations at the Houses of Parliament were in time for the coronation of King George VI i 1937
Picture No
13923604
Media ID
46791658
Size
4399px x 5213px
(3.8MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Unattributed phtotograph in The Tatler', 19 May 1937, page 360
Date
1937
