In the 1950s the country was starting to return to a degree of normality after the rigours of WW2, and there were many clubs and societies in Wycombe who took every opportunity to celebrate and commemorate different events. 

The Coach & Horses in Easton Street, High Wycombe, was a popular venue: here we show some examples.

Top: Retained firemen and their guests at their annual dinner, this being the fifth such Dinner and Ladies Night, February 21, 1953.

Centre left: Members and guests of the High Wycombe Royal Naval Old Comrade’s Association at their annual dinner, February 23, 1957.

Centre right: Member and guests of the High Wycombe Branch of the Old Contemptibles Association at their annual dinner, November 8, 1952.

Left: Members and guests of the High Wycombe Royal Naval Association at their annual dinner, March 30, 1951.

Above: Here we see members of the Wycombe Corinthians Football Club at their annual dinner, June 1952.