Although no photos of the festivities surrounding the 1937 Coronation of George VI have been found (yet), there is a programme showing the itinerary of the day, which gives a sense of what the celebrations were like. They were quite similar to the 1953 Coronation celebration, where there are photographs of the day, seen here.
Click on the image to enlarge the programme, or see the transcription below.
Programme of Events
2-15 p.m. Procession assembles in the Drive, Northfield Road.
2-30 p.m. March round Village.
Procession headed by Northfield Prize Band, followed by Villagers and Children in Fancy Dress, Decorated Cycles, Prams, etc.
Judging to take place at the Pavilion.
3-30 p.m. Sports for Children and Adults on Recreation Ground behind the Garages.
2-30 p.m. Tea for Children in the Village Hall.
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The Band will give Selections at Intervals
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5-50 p.m. Re-assemple on Children's Playground.6-00 p.m. Punch and Judy Show.
6-30-7.30 p.m. Burlesque Cricket Match.
Ladies v. Gentlemen.
7-30 p.m. Treasure Hunt for Children.
7-45-8.30 p.m. Community Singing, led by Northfield Prize Band.
Entertainer and Conjurer.
8.30 p.m. Adults' Treasure Hunt.
8.45 p.m. Dancing on the Green.
9.30 p.m. Bonfire and Fireworks Display.
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Light Refreshments will be available during the Evening
God Save the King
NOTES
If you are curious about what a 'Burlesque Cricket Match' was, there is an image here.
Archive Reference: Held at Birmingham Archive - MS 1536, box 28, 24/8j
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