1953 Victory Re-Union

I don't suppose any readers attended the 1953 Coronation Victory Anniversary Re-Union at the Ulster Hall, Belfast, on Friday, May 8th, 1953?

And before you ask, young Timothy William didn't appear on "the scene" until 1959!

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I have unearthed an old programme of the occasion.

Sonya Lady Enniskillen was President of the Re-Union committee; while the main guest stars were Cheerful Charlie Chester and the Five Smith Brothers...

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The list of subscriptions makes for particularly fascinating perusal: Lady Enniskillen donated a fiver, bearing in mind that £5 was equivalent to about £100 in today's money.

A certain Brian Faulkner donated ten shillings (£10 today).

Recognize any other names?


I wonder if the Ulster Hall or Belfast City Council would be interested in the old programme?

First published in September, 2010.

Prince Edward in NI

THE EARL OF WESSEX, Royal Colonel, 2nd Battalion, The Rifles, has arrived in Northern Ireland on the occasion of a visit to the regiment.

His Royal Highness was greeted by the Lord-Lieutenant of Belfast, Mrs Fionnuala Jay-O'Boyle CBE.

Prince Edward travelled to Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn, County Antrim, where he was received by the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell.

Princess Anne in NI

The Princess Royal has today paid a visit to County Antrim.

Her Royal Highness was received by the Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell, at Antrim Castle Gardens, where HRH presented the Friends of the Castle Garden with The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

Her Royal Highness met Council borough staff who have been recognised for their exceptional work during the pandemic, and learnt more about various council projects to mark the Centenary of Northern Ireland.