No 253
Monday June 28th was an early play for the coronation. But Williamson, at the request of the Captain, made it a holy day, & Tuesday being a Saints day, there was leave out on both Monday & Tuesday N.G. Smart Prin. Opp.
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No 217
In consequence of the Coronation, Her Majesty was graciously pleased to command another week to be added to the Bartholomewtide Holidays G.F. Bentinck Prin: Opp.
No 212
The Coronation June 28th At this Coronation as at the two former seats were appointed to the T.B. to view the august ceremony in the South East aisle close to the Peers seats. We took our seats about 8 o clock in the morning and the whole was concluded about 4 o clock. The next…
No 126
The Dean having received a most gracious communication from his Majesty expressive of his entire satisfaction at the arrangements made in the Abbey for the Coronation, was pleased to give us an extra week’s holiday this Xmas in token of his approbation of the conduct of the Westminsters during that ceremony – J.R. Cornish Head…
No 123
The Coronation Sept. 8th 1831 At this Coronation as at the last seats were assigned to the whole School Townboys as well as King-Scholars to witness the ceremony. Those allotted to us were separate from the KS and close to the Peers seats in the south transept; in full view of the thrones though not…
No 38
The Coronation July 19th 1821 At this ceremony, by his Majesty’s desire the whole school, Town boys as well as Kings scholars, contrary to all precedent, were present. Most excellent seats were allotted to us, separate from the Kings scholars, close to the Peeress’s seats, on the east side of Poets corner in full view…