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Jubilee Commemoration
This Loyal Address was produced by the Scout and Cub groups of Berkshire to demonstrate their ‘affection and loyalty’ for their patron, Queen Elizabeth II, on the occasion of her Silver Jubilee, 1977. Each district had their own illuminated title page followed by the signatures of members in that district.
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Loyal Address prepared by Scout and Cub groups in Berkshire for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee
Reference: D/EX1500/4/19
This Loyal Address was produced by the Scout and Cub groups of Berkshire to demonstrate their ‘affection and loyalty’ for their patron, Queen Elizabeth II, on the occasion of her Silver Jubilee, 1977. Each district had their own illuminated title page followed by the signatures of members in that district. Above is the page for Maidenhead and District.
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Loyal Address prepared by Scout and Cub groups in Berkshire for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee
Reference: D/EX1500/4/19
This Loyal Address was produced by the Scout and Cub groups of Berkshire to demonstrate their ‘affection and loyalty’ for their patron, Queen Elizabeth II, on the occasion of her Silver Jubilee, 1977. Each district had their own illuminated title page followed by the signatures of members in that district. Above is the page for Windsor and Eton.
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Silver Jubilee Service at Churchend Primary School
Reference: SCH15/16/1/1
Church services were held to commemorate the Silver Jubilee. This programme was from a celebration held at Churchend Primary School, Tilehurst in 1977.
A United Service for the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Ascot
Reference: D/P150B/28/45
Church services were held to commemorate the Silver Jubilee. This programme was for the Ascot District Christian Council’s United Service on Ascot racecourse in 1977.
Service of Thanksgiving for Golden Jubilee at St Nicholas, Newbury
Reference: D/EX1822/7/2
Church services were held to commemorate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. Hymn-writer Timothy Dudley-Smith was asked to write an extra verse for his well-loved hymn ‘Lord for the Years’ to mark the occasion. It was sung as the third verse as seen in this programme.
Letter of thanks regarding tree planting in Windsor
Reference: D/EX1951/9/9/9
The Windsor and Eton Society was founded in 1946 with an aim to promote and protect the heritage of Windsor and Eton. For the Golden Jubilee they raised £3,500 for the Plantation Fund enabling 50 trees to be planted. They received this thank you from the Queen for their efforts.
Leaflet for Tribute for Diamond Jubilee Windsor memorial competition
Reference: D/EX1951/9/25
In 2010 the Windsor and Eton Society ran a competition to design a monument to mark the Diamond Jubilee. The competition was won by teenager Caroline Basra with her design of a spiral of 60 spheres. Her Majesty unveiled the monument, installed in the King Edward Court, on 9 October 2012.