The Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June 2022 was celebrated across the UK. In one village, months of preparation went into events like repairing the fire beacon basket and installing a plaque honoring the previous beacon lighter. On June 2nd, the beacon was lit along with others nationwide, with a large turnout from the village. A tree was also planted in memory of the former beacon lighter.

2. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was celebrated
across the country between June 2nd and June 5th
Months of preparation went into making it a success

3. Months of preparation went into making it a success

4. including repairs to the fire-basket for the
Beacon by Darryl Ford

8. The basket was lifted into
position by Darryl and John
Bowden

11. A plaque was installed on the
post in memory of John
Rainger – the beacon lighter
for many years

13. The beacon was lit as part of a national chain on June 2nd

14. with a fantastic turnout from the village

21. a tree was also planted memory of John
by his daughter Sally and other
members of his family

22. a tree was also planted memory of John
by his daughter Sally and other
members of his family

33. we were lucky enough to be on
the fight path of the Red Arrows
as they flew between displays in
Devon

37. In the run up to the Jubilee
everyone was encouraged to
decorate their house

48. The Alexanders’ display,
complete with life-sized
animatronic waving model of
the Queen, had to be moved
indoors because of the
weather!

50. These banners replicate the
ones designed by Martin
Alexander’s father who – as an
architect with the Ministry of
Works – was responsible for
the Coronation display inThe
Mall

51. This flag dates back to the
Coronation of the previous
monarch, Elizabeth’s father
King GeorgeVI.The Alexanders
always get this flag out for
royal celebrations as it was
made by Martin’s mother for
King George’s Coronation.