1953 World Tour
In 1953, Nan and Blair departed Auckland for the United Kingdom. It was the year of the Coronation of Elizabeth. The following copies of 35mm film taken by Blair record the tour.
Sydney to Southampton
Various 35mm films of the journey to London for the Coronation of Elizabeth II.
The Coronation and Southern England
Actual footage of the Coronation filmed by Blair, followed by various films of their tour through southern England as they visit many well-known places.
Touring Nth England, Scotland and Europe
Various 35mm fils of the tour north to Scotland folloowed by a tour of France, Italy, Switzerland and in particular a visit to Rouen Cemetry where Nan and Blair visit the grave of her son Rex who died in WWII.
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