Published to celebrate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth this 80 page illustrated souvenir was sold for sixpence (2.5p). The money raised went into the Mayor of Wakefield's Coronation Appeal Fund.
 
A copy of this fascinating souvenir is available to view at the Local Studies Library, Balne Lane, Wakefield.
 
There are adverts for many Wakefield businesses throughout the booklet, some of the more interesting ones are reproduced here:-