POSTPONED coronation celebrations went off with a bang at Breakback, in Bromsgrove. The town was finally allowed to go ahead with its High Wood bonfire and fireworks following permission from the chairman of the National Movement, Viscount Cranbourne. Despite the King's continuing illness, it was declared beacons should be lit and 4,000 people turned out in Bromsgrove.

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WEDDING bells were ringing in Droitwich Spa when the town turned out to see the eldest daughter of an influential Spa family get married. Ida Tombs wed Captain Ralph Dixon, of Stoney Lane, Tardebigge, at St Andrew's Church. Ida's father Major Tombs, of the Hollies, was the town clerk and the family had played an integral part in governing the town for many years. A 'large and fashionable' crowd attended the service and the bride's dress was purchased from Sloane Street, while the cake had been delivered from Oxford Street. The couple set off for a honeymoon in North Wales and the Messenger printed a long list of their wedding gifts, which included opera glasses, several cheques and large items of household furniture.