The Pictorial Map of the Route of the 1953 Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II print

The Pictorial Map of the Route of the 1953 Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was issued as a commemorative publication by Crosley Radio and Television Ltd. to mark one of the most celebrated royal events of the 20th century. Printed in vibrant color, the map traces the official Coronation Procession through London on 2 June 1953, beginning at Buckingham Palace and proceeding via Trafalgar Square, Fleet Street, and the Strand to Westminster Abbey, before returning along the Victoria Embankment and The Mall.

Designed in a lively pictorial style, the map combines clear cartographic detail with decorative vignettes, emblems, and illustrations that capture the ceremonial atmosphere. Key landmarks along the route—including the Abbey, the Palace, and Parliament—are emphasized, and the borders are filled with heraldic motifs, royal insignia, and celebratory imagery.

Beyond its function as a guide for those following the event, the map also served as a promotional souvenir, reflecting Crosley Radio and Television’s connection to broadcasting coverage of the Coronation. Today, it stands as a vivid piece of mid-century ephemera, embodying both national pride and the optimism of the early Elizabethan age.