Big screens are to be installed across the country ahead of the King’s Coronation in May.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has revealed that more than £1m has been available to install the screens in more than 30 locations.
“The coronation will be a magical moment that brings people together to celebrate the best of Britain over a special weekend in May,” stated Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said:
“These big screens, in major locations in towns and cities in the four nations of the UK, will make it easier for everyone to take part and have a memorable experience to mark this exciting and historic event.”
The cash can be used by authorities to invest in one large screen or multiple smaller ones – as is the case with Sunderland.
In the North they will be based at:
Glass Works, Barnsley
City Park, Bradford
Darlington Market Square, Darlington
Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury
Himley Hall, Dudley
Piece Hall, Halifax
St Peter’s Parish Church, Huddersfield
City Hall, Hull
Trinity Market, Hull
Millennium Square, Leeds
Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
Newcastle Upon Tyne – location not yet announced
Northumberland – location not yet announced
Parliament Square, Oldham
Peace Gardens, Sheffield
Smithfield, Hanley City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent
Sunderland (several locations)
Pontefract Castle, Wakefield
The screens are expected to be a focal point for events including cultural festivals, live music and community workshops over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Some screens will also air the Coronation Concert, which will take place at Windsor Castle on the Sunday.
