An island in the South Atlantic Ocean. Arid and bare, remained uninhabited until 1815 when the British established a garrison there. Ascension in 1922 was placed under the administration of the Colonial Office and annexed to the British Crown Colony of St. Helena.
Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth
King George VI became king after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in december 1936. Her coronation took place on may 12, 1937, the date previously intended for Edward's coronation. In throughout the British Empire is emitted stamps to celebrate the event.
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