New Zealand - Napier - Soundshell, Marine Parade, Napier - A celebration at the Soundshell on Marine Parade in Napier. Likely to be a celebration of the Coronation of King George VI in 1937. A royal monogram reading GR VI can be seen at the right of the stage. Also visible is the British flag - 1937 - Photographer, Dave Williams - Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, W167 (d) - Dave Williams Collection Napier - Napier is a city with a seaport, located in Hawke's Bay. - Captain James Cook was one of the first Europeans to see the future site of Napier when he sailed down the east coast in October 1769. - The Crown purchased the Ahuriri block (including the site of Napier) in 1851. - On 3 February 1931, most of Napier and nearby Hastings was levelled by an earthquake. The collapses of buildings and the ensuing fires killed 256 people. Reference: Wikipedia Image source: Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, W167 (d) https://collection.mtghawkesbay.com/objects/78137