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Paul McCartney wins a competition for writing an essay about the Queen’s Coronation

Last updated on August 5, 2023

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Article Jun 18, 1942 • Birth of Paul McCartney

Article 1951 • First mention of Paul McCartney in a press article

Article 1953 • Paul McCartney wins a competition for writing an essay about the Queen’s Coronation

Concert Jul 06, 1957 • United Kingdom • Woolton

Concert Oct 18, 1957 • United Kingdom • Liverpool

Next article February 16-20, 1960 • Paul McCartney in "Saint Joan" by George Bernard Shaw

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Mind you, I did win a Coronation essay prize once! Out of 200 entries from the City of Liverpool. I was the triumphant winner who walked wobbly-kneed to accept his prize from the Lord Mayor of Liverpool himself. The prize was two books about the Queen, which are treasured to this day. 

Paul McCartney – From Punch Magazine, August 1973

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