The Silver Jubilee of King George V on 6th May 1935 was cause for huge national celebrations. His reign saw many major historical events affecting the nation, not least being World War 1 but also Irish Independence and the Equal Franchise Act that finally extended voting rights to women.
Early Photo: June 1935
Recent Photo : January 2025
As well as the decorations, flags and bunting seen, it is interesting see how much the pavement area has been expanded over the last 93 years, back in 1935 barely a footpath width was given around the Butter Market, this probably reflects that one of the the main routes for lorries from the quarry would be coming down Watling Street at this time!