PHOTOGRAPHS will be chosen to create a special exhibition ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations this year.

The Royal Borough is inviting residents to share their snaps of Royal Jubilee street parties and memorabilia dating from former milestone anniversaries.

These can include pictures from jubilees in 1977, 2002, and 2012, or for the Coronation in 1953.

And images of people’s collectables are also welcomed, including crockery, ornaments, tea towels or postage stamps.

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Mayor councillor John Story said: “Throughout the decades, Her Majesty’s jubilees have been the focus of big celebrations, both nationally and as a community, bringing together everyone of all ages and backgrounds for street parties and other fun. 

“Contributing to a photographic exhibition of past street parties and memorabilia related to previous jubilees and the Coronation is an exciting way to celebrate her historic reign, to re-kindle memories, share stories with younger generations and maybe get some ideas for this year’s street parties in the process.”

The exhibition, which will be called 70 Years 70 Photos, will see the images put on display around local libraries, ahead of the celebrations in June.

One lucky person will be chosen at random to win a new book about The Queen.

The project, funded by Arts Council England and supported by Libraries Connected.

Councillor Samantha Rayner, cabinet member of corporate and resident services, culture and heritage, and Windsor, said: “There’s lots happening this year for the Platinum Jubilee and this photographic appeal is a fun way to get involved and celebrate with your family and friends.

"It’s great to involve each of our 11 libraries in the celebrations and I am sure each of our communities will have their stories to tell.

“We’re proud Her Majesty is a resident of the Royal Borough and many of us have photos of jubilee street parties and probably a few commemorative collectables tucked away that could once more be in the spotlight thanks to this photographic display.”

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Email local.studies@rbwm.gov.uk your scanned photos, or digital copies, of past street parties and collectables.

Or you can submit them by posting on Twitter using #70Years70Photos.