London, Apr. 18.
It was an "overcoat—holiday" for the millions taking advantage of the Easter recess in England this year.
Winds from the north-east brought snow and showers as far south as Lincolnshire, while the "hundreds of thousands who flocked to London ionnd the temperature lower than on Christmas d; London visitors formed queues at Westminster Abbey where the symbols used during the Coronation were on view for the first time.
All transport records were broken in London where officials praised passengers for their tidiness and care in-the disposal of litter.
South jand west fared best for weather which was Riviera-like and all resorts were crowded. Typical of the number of visiting holiday makers "was Bournemouth where it was estimated that 120,000 persons thronged the beaches and promenades—Reuter.
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