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On May 30, 1953 The Evening Tribune published an entire issue dedicated to the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. There were photos and stories from London and of Welland residents who visited there to watch the coronation. Banners reading “Long live…

Cover page from the Friday June 26, 1959 edition of The Evening Tribune. Details Queen Elizabeth II and President Eisenhower commemorating the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, which the Welland Canal is part of.

Seven captioned pictures from the Welland Tribune of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Niagara on June 28, 1973.

Front page of The Evening Tribune from June 2, 1953, reporting on Queen Elizabeth II's coronation that day.

After Queen Elizabeth II's passing, Welland Public Library, using circulation and local history materials, created a display to coincide with her state funeral.

A photograph from the newspaper of Fred Farnham receiving a gift from Krista Bowie thanks to his volunteer efforts, with a short caption.

An article about Fred Farnham: his history as a public entertainer, his future, and his current event at the Niagara Regional Exhibition.

Short biography of Fred Farnham from the Welland Tribune, as part of their Salute to Volunteers series.

An ad from the Tribune promoting Freddie the Clown will be at The Dream Home at 7 Countryside Drive. This event is to fundraise for Welland's Sport Stadium Complex and The Festival of Arts '88.

Two colour photographs of Freddie the Clown in full dress, from Fred Farnham's personal collection.