The lead-up to Mary I’s Coronation in 1553 Claire Ridgway 8 years ago As today is the anniversary of Mary I travelling by barge to the Tower of London in preparation for her coronation, I thought I'd highlight the articles I wrote last year counting down to her coronation. Here are links to them: Mary I’s Coronation Part 1 – Mary travels to the Tower Mary I’s Coronation Part 2 – Knights of the Bath Mary I’s Coronation Part 3 – The Coronation Procession of Mary I Mary I's Coronation Part 4 - The Coronation