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Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II

25th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II
English: The Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other Commonwealth realms.
  • Street Party celebrating the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II at a street in Birkenhead, Merseyside, England on the 7th June 1977. Photo originally taken on a Polaroid instant camera.
    Street Party celebrating the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II at a street in Birkenhead, Merseyside, England on the 7th June 1977. Photo originally taken on a Polaroid instant camera.
  • Silver Jubilee (25 red buses painted silver).
    Silver Jubilee (25 red buses painted silver).
  • La Crouaix d'la Reine, Saint Hélyi, Jèrri
    La Crouaix d'la Reine, Saint Hélyi, Jèrri
  • A banner celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee hangs on the front of Cavendish House
    A banner celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee hangs on the front of Cavendish House
  • The Union Jack, said to be the largest in the world, was painted in 1977 to celebrate the Queen's silver jubilee.
    The Union Jack, said to be the largest in the world, was painted in 1977 to celebrate the Queen's silver jubilee.
  • The tree in the centre was planted by Ketteringham Women's Institute in 1977 for Queen Elizabeth II's silver jubilee.
    The tree in the centre was planted by Ketteringham Women's Institute in 1977 for Queen Elizabeth II's silver jubilee.
  • Category:Jubilee Gardens, South Bank
    Category:Jubilee Gardens, South Bank
  • The "EIIR 1953" in the middle commemorates the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and is presumably the date of erection of the sign. The plate at the bottom read: The roses on the roundabout commemorate the Silver Jubilee of H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1952 - 1977
    The "EIIR 1953" in the middle commemorates the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and is presumably the date of erection of the sign. The plate at the bottom read: The roses on the roundabout commemorate the Silver Jubilee of H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1952 - 1977
  • First erected by townsfolk to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887, it was restored by the local Rotary Club to mark Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee [and rededicated for her Golden Jubilee]
    First erected by townsfolk to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887, it was restored by the local Rotary Club to mark Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee [and rededicated for her Golden Jubilee]
  • The tree was planted in 1977, the Queen's silver jubilee, and the bench installed in 2002, her golden jubilee.
    The tree was planted in 1977, the Queen's silver jubilee, and the bench installed in 2002, her golden jubilee.
  • The Queen's Jubilee Year Commonwealth Expedition (Comex 8) vehicle "Manitoba", photographed on the Asian Highway in 1977.
    The Queen's Jubilee Year Commonwealth Expedition (Comex 8) vehicle "Manitoba", photographed on the Asian Highway in 1977.
  • Croxton Pump. Picture shows pump and 1977 Silver Jubilee seat situated close to the church.
    Croxton Pump. Picture shows pump and 1977 Silver Jubilee seat situated close to the church.
  • The South End of Jubilee Avenue. These hornbeam trees were planted in 1977 to replace the elms destroyed the year before by Dutch elm disease.
    The South End of Jubilee Avenue. These hornbeam trees were planted in 1977 to replace the elms destroyed the year before by Dutch elm disease.
  • Plaque commemorating copse of poplars planted in 1977 for the Queen's silver jubilee
    Plaque commemorating copse of poplars planted in 1977 for the Queen's silver jubilee
  • The library is part of the Jubilee Street development that has finally after 30 years of wrangling filled the space between Church Street and North Road that was an eyesore. The original Jubilee Street was filled with small houses and workshops that had been gradually cleared from the 1950s until the last buildings came down in 1977.
    The library is part of the Jubilee Street development that has finally after 30 years of wrangling filled the space between Church Street and North Road that was an eyesore. The original Jubilee Street was filled with small houses and workshops that had been gradually cleared from the 1950s until the last buildings came down in 1977.
  • Silver Jubilee Fleet Review off Spithead, Portsmouth.
    Silver Jubilee Fleet Review off Spithead, Portsmouth.
  • Jubilee Line - named for Queen Elizabeth II's 1977 Silver Jubilee following a pledge made by the Conservatives in the Greater London Council election of 1977. The original choice of battleship grey for the line's colour was based on the naval meaning of the word fleet; this became a lighter grey, representing the silver colour of the Jubilee itself.
    Jubilee Line - named for Queen Elizabeth II's 1977 Silver Jubilee following a pledge made by the Conservatives in the Greater London Council election of 1977. The original choice of battleship grey for the line's colour was based on the naval meaning of the word fleet; this became a lighter grey, representing the silver colour of the Jubilee itself.
  • Tree planted in grounds of Bushy House, London, in 1977, the Queen's silver Jubilee.
    Tree planted in grounds of Bushy House, London, in 1977, the Queen's silver Jubilee.
  • This is all that remains of a railway viaduct built by the Barry Railway. It is now a monument commemorating the silver jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
    This is all that remains of a railway viaduct built by the Barry Railway. It is now a monument commemorating the silver jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • The Silver Jubilee Tree on Bournes Green The plaque on the post reads "Silver Jubilee 1977 Malus tschonoskii presented by the gardening club"
    The Silver Jubilee Tree on Bournes Green The plaque on the post reads "Silver Jubilee 1977 Malus tschonoskii presented by the gardening club"
  • Monument in Wendover Woods, Bucks, at the highest point of the Chilterns. "Erected by the Parish Councils of Aston Clinton and Halton, by the Chiltern Society, the Forestry Commission and the Royal Air Force, Halton, to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second in 1977".
    Monument in Wendover Woods, Bucks, at the highest point of the Chilterns. "Erected by the Parish Councils of Aston Clinton and Halton, by the Chiltern Society, the Forestry Commission and the Royal Air Force, Halton, to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second in 1977".
  • A seat on the roadside in Bledington commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977.
    A seat on the roadside in Bledington commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977.
  • The Sheringham, Norfolk town sign was erected in 1977 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee.
    The Sheringham, Norfolk town sign was erected in 1977 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee.
  • This plaque was provided in 1977 by Harborough District Council and Hallaton Parish Council 1952 1977 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
    This plaque was provided in 1977 by Harborough District Council and Hallaton Parish Council 1952 1977 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
  • To commemorate the silver jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this tree was planted by His Worship the Mayor of Bournemouth, Councillor Dr. Gabriel Jaffé. 10th June 1977.
    To commemorate the silver jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this tree was planted by His Worship the Mayor of Bournemouth, Councillor Dr. Gabriel Jaffé. 10th June 1977.
  • Stained glass window commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee on the 2nd June 1977. The window is in the south wall of Mary the Virgin church, Childswickham.
    Stained glass window commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee on the 2nd June 1977. The window is in the south wall of Mary the Virgin church, Childswickham.
  • Silver Jubilee celebrations, Twyning Green
    Silver Jubilee celebrations, Twyning Green
  • Silver Jubilee celebrations, Twyning Green
    Silver Jubilee celebrations, Twyning Green
  • A plaque in Lewes (barely legible in this photograph) commemorating a wall built to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee
    A plaque in Lewes (barely legible in this photograph) commemorating a wall built to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee
  • A plaque on Rougemont Castle in Exeter commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
    A plaque on Rougemont Castle in Exeter commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
  • This plaque in Petersham, London was originally done to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. After she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee 35 years later, the plaque was altered to mark this.
    This plaque in Petersham, London was originally done to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. After she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee 35 years later, the plaque was altered to mark this.

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