ONE neighbourhood in Bournemouth was inspired for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee after discovering footage of the road’s celebration for Coronation Day in 1953.

Jubilant scenes in Evelyn Road, Moordown, returned 69 years on yesterday for an afternoon of games, music, food and all-round community spirit.

Ty Dawkins, who has lived in Evelyn Road for 17 years, told the Daily Echo: “One of the by-products of Covid was us setting up a WhatsApp group and it has kind of brought us all together and this has sprung off the back of it.

“Here we are 70 years on from our forefathers and foremothers who all did it back in 1953.”

Bournemouth Echo: Street party celebration in Evelyn Road on Sunday, June 6Street party celebration in Evelyn Road on Sunday, June 6

Residents came across the colour footage, which is available online, and were determined to play their part in keeping up the traditions.

Ty added: “The Queen is amazing. She stands for everything that the monarchy should stand for. She is a beacon.

“Looking back to the coronation with the video we found online of the street, which connects this journey for us, it was amazing to see how the kids and everyone dressed up. They loved her then as much as we do now.”

Ruth Evans and her family were invited to join the Evelyn Road celebrations.

Betty Appleton, Ruth’s mother, lived in the road since May 30, 1956, up until her death at the age of 96 – the same age as the Queen – in April this year.

Bournemouth Echo: Ruth Evans, centre left, with members of her family outside her late mother's home in Evelyn RoadRuth Evans, centre left, with members of her family outside her late mother's home in Evelyn Road

Ruth told the Daily Echo: “This is amazing. We love Evelyn Road because it is all I have ever known really apart from where I was born in Pine Road, which is the next road over.

“This road has precious memories. These people have done amazing to put the spread on.”

Ruth’s daughter Rachel Boome, who took part in The Grove’s street party on Friday which raised more than £310 for Julia’s House, said: “People have been so segregated because of Covid and it is almost like everyone is coming out again and supporting each other.”