…ALL THAT IS ENGLISH!
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
May 28, 2013
KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH (LATER QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER): AN AMAZING TEAM WHO LOOKED THE DANGERS OF WORLD WAR II RIGHT IN THE FACE
May 7, 2013
May 6, 2013
THE MAY, 1937 CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH: MY GRANDFATHER’S WOODSHOP CLOCK
I was amused this weekend to find a clock my grandfather had which he kept in his little woodworking shop at his home in San Marino, California. I actually knew the clock was in one of his boxes of possessions which I still have, but I had never noticed that it was a 1937 CORONATION CLOCK. He had bars of soap with the royal portraits and other souvenirs, but I never paid much attention to the clock. I think these kinds of souvenirs give insight into the era where the “Unexpected King” and his consort were making every effort to fill the void of King Edward VIII’s abdication. I have suddenly become rather fond of this little Art Deco family souvenir. I hope you like it.
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May 2, 2013
April 22, 2013
April 18, 2013
A YOUTHFUL 1936 PORTRAIT OF KING GEORGE VI — HOW THE “JOB” AND THE STRESS OF WORLD WAR II WOULD AGE AND EVENTUALLY KILL THE KING
The Queen’s father, His Majesty King George VI
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
April 1, 2013
KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH (LATER THE QUEEN MOTHER) AT THE TIME OF THEIR CORONATION
Absolutely a wonderful photograph
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
March 24, 2013
THE CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH: AUSTRALIA’S MAGNIFICENT STAMP
This is truly a magnificent stamp, a superb celebration. Where has that spirit gone? I see danger!
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ONCE THERE WERE THREE QUEENS: THE DEATH OF KING GEORGE VI — THAT “STIFF UPPER LIP”
In February 1952, I remember my father and particularly my grandfather telling me that THE KING IS DEAD. My father admired King George VI for his bravery, his ability to become better than he was, and for his love of his people. He was the king who wasn’t supposed to be–except his older brother abdicated. We all saw the movie THE KING’S SPEECH, and we know the story. After an heroic service to his country, he died young—in his sleep at Sandringham House in Norfolk. This amazing photograph hit the press and was instantly the picture we all knew and remember when we heard the sad news. The Queen Mother in her grief, Queen Mary always stoic in her suffering, and the young Queen Elizabeth II looking afar in her wonderment–it all creates the essence of Britain. It is my favorite photograph of all time. What a story, and what a moment in history. Such a great King.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
February 20, 2013
HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE VI — WORLD WAR 11 BALCONY SCENE AND TWO IMAGES I HAVE NEVER SEEN
I have huge affection for this wonderful man. Two of these photographs I have never seen before. Enjoy.
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