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Old North Celebrates Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee

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The Old North Church participated in the celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee on Sunday with a Jubilee service in the North End. Also sponsoring the event was Dr. Phil Budden, Her Britannic Majesty’s Consul General, Boston. The service was followed by a free, public British Street Party at the Old State House. (Photos courtesy of Old North.)

 

 

 

 


 

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