Events were held across Shropshire to give those who wanted to mark the coronation of King Charles the opportunity to do so with others in the community.
Party family, from left mum Claire Whittock, with husband Andy Whittock and their daughter Abbie, aged six
Those uninterested in the event, or planning to watch it later on TV, went about their daily business with only the occasional display or booming sound of town crier Martin Wood to remind then of the historic events taking place on the streets of the capital. "We have been very good friends for years and years," said Eleri."We are here to celebrate the the occasion and it is nice to be here for an historic event. It is a beautiful occasion.
While King Charles was being crowned in Westminster, the castle's own"king" Charlie Taylor, aged nine, sat on his bean bag throne attended to by dad Matt Taylor, sister Rose, aged two, and Matt's mum Linda Webster. A small percentage of homes in Shrewsbury were choosing to outwardly show their patriotism, but one family who pulled out all the stops were the Whittocks of Ellesmere Road. Their garden was filled with Union Flags, pictures of the King, their windows were also filled with the red, white and blue.And inside their home they had coronation sunglasses, cushions, cups, bunting, plates. Even down to the toilet rolls and kitchen towels. Food also had a coronation feel, with coronation chicken pizza.
"The people across the road say they don't need a calendar to know what's going on," he said as the family waved at a passing couple. "I know it will help ensure all the children taking part will benefit from the adventures they will experience," she said.
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