The Queen at the South of England Show at Ardingly, captured by Herald and Gazette photographer Gerald ThompsonThe Queen at the South of England Show at Ardingly, captured by Herald and Gazette photographer Gerald Thompson
The Queen at the South of England Show at Ardingly, captured by Herald and Gazette photographer Gerald Thompson

See how Shoreham and the surrounding area celebrated the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977

By Elaine Hammond
Published 6th Apr 2022, 11:41 BST
The Herald and Gazette joined the people of the Shoreham area in wishing the Queen well as she celebrated her Silver Jubilee in June 1977. Street parties, bonfires, processions and fetes were organised to mark her 25-year reign.

A Jubilee Spectacular was held in Buckingham Park on Monday, June 6, 1977, and later that day, Cliff Robinson, chairman of Adur District Council, lit the jubilee bonfire on Adur Recreation Ground.

Adur District Chamber of Trade and Commerce presented a trophy for the best dressed shop window. The cup was rediscovered, having been presented by the Worthing Herald in 1965, so the company agreed to have it cleaned and re-engraved for the jubilee.

There were street parties in Overmead, Victoria Road, Rosslyn Avenue, St Giles Close and John Street, and Kingston Buci First School had a jubilee parade on Friday, June 3, 1977, with John Barnett, seven, and Joanne Leigh, eight, King and Queen for the day.

There was also a jubilee procession in Upper Beeding, led by Karen Smith as Miss Beeding and Bramber 1977, and a jubilee fete in Steyning.

See also: See how Worthing celebrated the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953

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The Queen at the South of England Show at Ardingly, captured by Herald and Gazette photographer Gerald Thompson

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The Queen at the South of England Show at Ardingly, captured by Herald and Gazette photographer Gerald Thompson Photo: JPIMedia

Jubilee tea in Rosslyn Avenue, Shoreham, on Monday, June 6, 1977

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Jubilee tea in Rosslyn Avenue, Shoreham, on Monday, June 6, 1977 Photo: JPIMedia

Smiles from pupils at Kingston Buci First School before their jubilee parade on Friday, June 3, 1977

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Smiles from pupils at Kingston Buci First School before their jubilee parade on Friday, June 3, 1977 Photo: JPIMedia

Ladies racing in St Giles Close, Shoreham, at the jubilee party on Monday, June 6, 1977

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Ladies racing in St Giles Close, Shoreham, at the jubilee party on Monday, June 6, 1977 Photo: JPIMedia

Hilary Green risks a tumble for a good cause with the Tip the Lady Out of Bed game at the Buckingham Park Jubilee Spectacular on Monday, June 6, 1977

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Hilary Green risks a tumble for a good cause with the Tip the Lady Out of Bed game at the Buckingham Park Jubilee Spectacular on Monday, June 6, 1977 Photo: JPIMedia

John Barnett, seven, and Joanne Leigh, eight, were King and Queen for the parade at Kingston Buci First School on Friday, June 3, 1977

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John Barnett, seven, and Joanne Leigh, eight, were King and Queen for the parade at Kingston Buci First School on Friday, June 3, 1977 Photo: JPIMedia

Alan Mills, Terry Bristow and Don Collins with the Lions' giant teddy bear at the Buckingham Park Jubilee Spectacular on Monday, June 6, 1977

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Alan Mills, Terry Bristow and Don Collins with the Lions' giant teddy bear at the Buckingham Park Jubilee Spectacular on Monday, June 6, 1977 Photo: JPIMedia

Karen Smith leading the procession in Upper Beeding as Miss Beeding and Bramber 1977

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Karen Smith leading the procession in Upper Beeding as Miss Beeding and Bramber 1977 Photo: JPIMedia

Cliff Robinson, as chairman of Adur District Council, lighting the jubilee bonfire on Adur Recreation Ground on Monday, June 6, 1977

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Cliff Robinson, as chairman of Adur District Council, lighting the jubilee bonfire on Adur Recreation Ground on Monday, June 6, 1977 Photo: JPIMedia

Thelma Armstrong Lawson, of Sussex Antiques in Shoreham, being presented with the trophy for the best dressed window by Adur District Chamber of Trade and Commerce chairman Peter Barrett

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Thelma Armstrong Lawson, of Sussex Antiques in Shoreham, being presented with the trophy for the best dressed window by Adur District Chamber of Trade and Commerce chairman Peter Barrett Photo: JPIMedia

Fancy dress entrants at the Upper Beeding jubilee procession in June 1977

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Fancy dress entrants at the Upper Beeding jubilee procession in June 1977 Photo: JPIMedia

Jubilee tea in Rosslyn Avenue, Shoreham, on Monday, June 6, 1977

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Jubilee tea in Rosslyn Avenue, Shoreham, on Monday, June 6, 1977 Photo: JPIMedia

Smiles from pupils at Kingston Buci First School before their jubilee parade on Friday, June 3, 1977

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Smiles from pupils at Kingston Buci First School before their jubilee parade on Friday, June 3, 1977 Photo: JPIMedia

Ladies racing in St Giles Close, Shoreham, at the jubilee party on Monday, June 6, 1977

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Ladies racing in St Giles Close, Shoreham, at the jubilee party on Monday, June 6, 1977 Photo: JPIMedia

Hilary Green risks a tumble for a good cause with the Tip the Lady Out of Bed game at the Buckingham Park Jubilee Spectacular on Monday, June 6, 1977

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Hilary Green risks a tumble for a good cause with the Tip the Lady Out of Bed game at the Buckingham Park Jubilee Spectacular on Monday, June 6, 1977 Photo: JPIMedia

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