Traditional symbols
and artifacts associated with the Crown convey stability and remind
us that the monarchy is based on tradition that is centuries old. Symbols
and the meanings they convey have been perpetuated by both government
and private individuals. A good example is a souvenir booklet published
by the City of Fort William to commemorate the Queen's coronation.
The booklet, Souvenir Programme
Commemorating the Coronation
of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, is in the collection of the Archives
of Ontario Library. Pamphlet 1953/no. 26.
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There are
also records from private sources, such as the children's painting
book published by the St. Lawrence Starch Company Limited.
Although
printed for children, adults will find trivia about Royal symbols
interesting. According to this publication by St. Lawrence Starch,
St. Edward's Crown was made in 1662 to replace the Confessor's
Crown destroyed in 1649.
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pages from the colouring book visit our Just
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1953 The Bee Hive Coronation Painting Book
St. Lawrence Starch Company Limited fonds
Beehive Diamond Corn Syrup is a registered trademark
that is now owned by ACH Food Companies, Inc.
Reference Code: F 4392-3-2
Archives of Ontario
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The Union
Jack is actually comprised of three flags designed for three patron
saints - St. George of England, St. Andrew of Scotland
and St. Patrick of Ireland.
For more information on the St. Lawrence Starch fonds, click here.
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Another rich
source of official interpretation of symbolic meaning can be found
in the Empire Day pamphlets
published by the Ministry of Education.
The 1955
issue details the dos and don'ts of flag waving etiquette and
the 1956 issue explains the significance of the provincial coats
of arms.
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Ontario Coat of Arms
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Cover of the 1955 Empire Day Pamphlet
Pamphlet 1955/no.26
Archives of Ontario
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