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1902 Coronation of King Edward VII
The whole village lined up for their coronation photograph
1911 Coronation of King George V
The village came together to celebrate again, spending:
£5 0/- 6.5d (equivalent to £726.56 in 2023) on meat
£1 4/- 4d (equivalent to £180) on fireworks
£1 13/- 7.5d (equivalent to £249) on confectionery
ONLY £1 16/- 9d (equivalent to £273) on beer
1952 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Souvenir books were presented to children across the country
This one courtesy of Graham Bleach
1977 Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Hapton pensioners meeting at school
L-R Lennie Tooke, ?, George Moss, Ivy Moss, Violet Sculfor, Lucy Catchpole, Harry Lemmon, Jessie Lemmon, Harry Smith, Steve Lloyd, Billy Anscombe
2004 Celebrations for the Opening of the new Meeting House Field
It took the village several years to get here, with lots of fund raising and generosity, so it was inevitable there would be a party
Officially opened by Helen McDermott from ITV.....
VIDEO TOUR
The opening ceremony for the newly acquired Meeting House Field (courtesy of Graham Bleach)
2012 Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
Never mind the London Olympics! There was a party to be had in Hapton.....
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Potter
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Potter
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Potter
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Potter
Put on your pink shoes and dance the blues (photo courtesy of Christina Bleach)
VIDEO
It's really only about 500 miles! (video courtesy of Christina Bleach)
2022 Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
It was a cold day when the village came together at the new Parish playing field for a barbecue and get together.
The event was officially opened by local television journalist, and all round good egg, Louise Priest. She agreed to help out by planting an Aspen to mark the occasion.
We also celebrated the Queen's Green Canopy
Our local television celebrity opening the event
And was persuaded to plant a tree for the occasion
Is it straight?
Talking trees with Ken, the tree warden (photo courtesy of Chritina Bleach)
The cold weather didn't stop people enjoying themselves (photo courtesy of Christina Bleach)
Photo courtesy of Christina Bleach
The warmest place on the day (photo courtesy of Christina Bleach)
Photo courtesy of Christina Bleach
Photo courtesy of Christina Bleach
Photo courtesy of Christina Bleach
Photo courtesy of Christina Bleach
2023 Community Event to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III
Despite having to plant a tree last year, television journalist Louise Priest agreed to come back and open this year's event as well! It was a great focal point for bringing
the whole community together. This year we persuaded Louise to plant two Robin Pear trees (local to Norfolk and having been previously grown in the area), which have been
affectionately called 'Charles' and 'Camilla'. The weather was predicted to be worse than last year, but the sun came out and smiled down on us for the whole day. Villagers again
enjoyed a barbecue and were accompanied by a local Norwich band - The High Points - who performed two sets. Later in the day Holly
Potter took over singing for the gathered masses. Accompanying the day was a discovery day in St Margaret's Church, supported by the Hapton History Group, which also went down
well. A great day was had by all..
Setting up ready
The cabin decorated in its bunting
Now it's the gate's turn
The High Points setting up
We were well equipped for the rain
Just in case anyone ends up a little worse for wear
No real surprise there!
The barbecue was very popular
Butter wouldn't melt!!!
Everyone settling down to their food
Accompanied by The High Points
Louise Priest agreed to open the day for us again
Can she be persuaded to plant THREE trees next time?
Holly Potter took over after the band finished their sets
