Proclamation Press Articles

Press Articles for the Proclamation of King George V

This article shows both the front and the back of the invitation sent out in 1910 to declare the Proclamation of King George V, and invite all those asked to attend.

Order of Procedure for King George V in Bristol

The Order of Procession for the Proclamation of King George V on 14th May, 1910.

Order of Procession for King George V

Taken from the same press article, this shows the order of timings that the bells needed to be rung after each procession was read. These bells would have rung freely, until the following day where they would have been muffled again.

The Order of Bells Ringing for King George V

This was the letter sent 4 days before the Proclamation of King George V, inviting the Members of the Council to be a part of the procession party.

Letter to Members of Council

This image shows the first Proclamation reading by the Sheriff near the site of the Ancient High Cross at the junction of Corn Street, Wine Street, High Street and Broad Street.

First Reading of the Proclamation by the Sheriff in Bristol for King George V

Press Articles for the Proclamation of King George VI

These images show the Lord Mayor touring the city of Bristol, accompanied by the procession party.

The Lord Mayor with the Proclamation Car
Newspaper cutting of the Official Proclamation of King George VI

The Proclamation car was generally provided by the carriage builders Fuller & Co, and would be re-purposed especially for the new Monarch in place of the throne.

Proclamation Car used to tour Bristol

Press Articles for the Proclamation of King Edward VII

These two articles show the official programme for the Proclamation of King Edward VII, including those invited to the procession party and the timings of the day. The second image shows the Proclamation car with King Edwards name etched into the side.

Official Programme for the Proclamation of Edward VII
Proclamation Edward VII