1937 in the United Kingdom

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1937 in the United Kingdom
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1935 | 1936 | 1937 (1937) | 1938 | 1939
Constituent countries of the United Kingdom
England | Northern Ireland | Scotland | Wales
Popular culture

Events from the year 1937 in the United Kingdom.

The coronation of King George VI took place on 12 May, after he had ascended to the throne at the end of the previous year.

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