Devon continues to celebrate Coronation

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Kingfisher Close, Exeter
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Residents of Kingfisher Close in Exeter came together for a Big Lunch

Communities across Devon have been hosting events on Sunday to mark the Coronation.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned in a service in London on Saturday.

In Exeter, a special Coronation Service of Celebration was held at the cathedral, where the choir sang the same music heard during Saturday's Coronation at Westminster Abbey.

The city also hosted a Lindyhop dance event.

Street parties were held in communities across the county, including Sidmouth, Newton St Cyres and North Molton.

In Sidmouth, there were tables set up for 600 people, with more expected in the streets.

Sidmouth
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There were prizes for the best dressed table, and best dressed person at the Sidmouth street party

North Molton
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North Molton was among the villages holding celebrations

Lindyhoppers in Exeter
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The South West Lindy Hoppers took centre stage in Princesshay, Exeter

In Ilfracombe, North Devon Council invited people to stand within a design specially mowed into Capstone Hill, for a photo opportunity on Sunday at midday.

Capstone Hill, IlfracombeImage source, Allan Collins
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The mowers of Capstone Hill in Ilfracombe have found their own way of marking the Coronation

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The Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre hosted a Coronation Pooja on Saturday evening

On Saturday evening, the Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre hosted a Coronation Pooja including prayers, a children's presentation and a home-cooked Indian meal.

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