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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Interviews by Sam Wollaston

Kola kubes, bunting and … fake blood? Readers’ memories of the 1977 Queen’s silver jubilee

Queen Elizabeth II greets well-wishers in north London during celebrations of her Silver Jubilee, 1977.
‘It’s a grand day out’ … Queen Elizabeth II greeting well-wishers in London during her silver jubilee, 1977. Photograph: Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Benjamin Martin, 53, musician, Nottingham

Benjamin Martin in full Dracula get-up, making a “scary” face for the camera
Benjamin Martin in full Dracula get-up, before he was sent home to change. Photograph: Supplied image
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