Coronation Illuminations Adorn Suspension Chains
Clifton Suspension Bridge is illuminated to celebrate the 1911 coronation of George V and Queen Mary, continuing a tradition of public decorative lighting.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
George V Biography and Timeline
Follow George V through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.
George V, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1911–1935Years on this page
1911
1919
Ministry of Health Act
Gives Royal Assent to the Ministry of Health Act.
Role range: 1910-1936
1925
King Visit Commemorated With Illuminations
The Clifton bridge is specially illuminated during the 1925 royal visit of King George V to Bristol, using lighting to mark the occasion.
1935
Silver Jubilee Doubles Bridge Lighting Bulbs
Clifton bridge illuminations use approximately three thousand bulbs for the 1935 Silver Jubilee celebrations of King George V, expanding earlier electric displays.
Records, sources and methodology
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