Shops and businesses have gone to town to celebrate the King’s coronation this weekend.
Stamford Civic Society is running a competition to find the best dressed window displays around town, with judging taking place at lunchtime today (Friday, May 5).
Judges, which include acting mayor of Stamford Andy Croft, are looking for innovation, eye-catching designs and creativity, with winners in the commercial and charity sectors being announced on Saturday.
Stamfordian Bob Steele, who has had the towel stall on the market for 40 years, has invested in a right royal display
Children are also being challenged to spot something in each of about 88 window displays around Stamford that should not be there and 20 will win £15 vouchers to spend.
Hannah Walker visited some of the shops and businesses taking part…
Laura Cotterill at Nelson’s butchersGrant Worthington, joint owner of Aloha Foods in St John’s Street, with the window design by Stamford Balloon DesignTracie Mawer, left, and Rose Smith at Age UK in St Paul’s StreetJoanna Burbage at Children’s Air Ambulance in High StreetElaine Wharam, Alex Bicker, Ellie Leonard, Craig Huffman and Nicola Hayto outside Sinclairs in St Mary’s StreetYou in St Mary’s StreetEnergy in Ironmonger StreetPennies from Heaven Traditional Teashop in Maiden LaneLevel 7 in St Mary’s StreetA golden head with a golden crownThe Mind chairty shop in High StreetCard Factory in High StreetCoronation merchandise for saleStamford Flowers in Chapel Yard, North StreetA quirky and artistic windowThe Place Stamford in St Mary’s Street.The ceiling inside Grasmere Farm butcher’s, High StreetNFU Mutual in St Mary’s StreetPirrie Optometrists in Maiden LaneA crowned loaf can be seen in the window of Hambleton Bakery in ironmonger StreetBunting inside Grasmere Farm butcher’s in High Street
