St Patrick’s Day through the years In honour of St Patrick’s Day, we’ve dug into The British Newspaper Archive to find out how the day has been celebrated in different parts of the world over the last century.
The Queen’s shamrock for the Irish Guards — The Sphere , 22 March 1902 A Catholic celebration in Dublin — The Sphere , 26 March 1932 Armored cars seen in the St. Patrick’s Day procession in Dublin — Illustrated London News , 26 March 1932 St. Patrick’s Parade in Dublin — The Sphere , 24 March 1934 Shamrocks given to the London Irish Rifles at Wellington Barracks — Leeds Mercury , 18 March 1916 Fionn the Irish wolfhound is given a shamrock by the Queen Mother — Illustrated London News , 23 March 1968 The King addressing the regiment — Leeds Mercury , 18 March 1916 Corby priests examining the Irish-grown shamrock sprays — Northants Evening Telegraph , 18 March 1957 St. Patrick’s Day procession in Melbourne — Weekly Freeman’s Journal , 20 May 1911 The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrived on St. Patrick’s Day at Kununurra on the last stage of the Royal tour — The Sphere , 6 April 1963 A St. Patrick’s Day reception by the Irish Ambassador — The Tatler , 30 March 1960 The chief magistrate of NY salutes the flag during the St. Patrick’s Day procession — The Sphere , 23 April 1932 Nurses marching in the parade — The Sphere , 27 March 1954 Interested in finding more examples of St Patrick’s Day celebrations? Register today and explore all of The British Newspaper Archive!
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