Coronation street parties: 25 pictures showing Hampshire celebrations

Up and down the county, people have held street parties, special events and even screenings to mark the historic occasion.

Despite the changing weather, Hampshire residents still attended gatherings in droves, with parties taking place on the day of the Coronation itself, Saturday, May 6, and in the days which followed.

Attendees of the Sherfield English Sports Field Coronation event (Image: Stuart Martin)We’ve collected 25 of the best photos from events across Winchester and the surrounding area submitted by freelancers and our readers.

Is your street party in any of them?

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Alresford residents enjoyed a special event held at Alresford Station on Sunday, May 7. Organised by the Watercress Line, the event featured an array of activities for attendees to enjoy, including face painting and live music. A specially decorated train also arrived at the station during the festivities, accompanied by a performance by Winchester Morris Men and a rendition of God Save The King.

Watercress Line interim CEO Rebecca Dalley told the Chronicle: “It’s been a completely communal activity with the Alresford Town Council, the Winchester City Council, they’ve really supported the event, and all the people who come here. It’s absolutely a delightful day for us to showcase what we do and make a contribution to our local area.”

An entertainer at the Alresford Station Coronation event (Image: Stuart Martin)Meanwhile, residents of Bishop’s Waltham enjoyed a Coronation Big Lunch in the grounds of The Palace, also on Sunday. Organised by the parish council, the event was enjoyed by hundreds of people, with the sun even making an appearance too.

In Brambridge, Colden Common, the crescent was closed on Sunday afternoon as residents enjoyed food, drinks, a barbeque and games. The party atmosphere continued throughout the day as the sun came out and temperatures increased.

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Organisers Amanda James and Ken Dalton-Harrison said: “It was a great celebration of the Coronation with everyone in good spirits”.

Brambridge Coronation street party (Image: Amanda James)Other events included parties on Haig Road, Alresford; Hollywood Close, North Baddesley; King Alfred Close, Winchester; Sermon Road, Weeke in Winchester; Sherfield English Sport Field, near Romsey; and St James Villas, Winchester.

If you have any Coronation photos you would like to share with us, send them to newsdesk@hampshirechronicle.co.uk.