1953 Britain prepares to crown a new queen and waits to hear if Everest has been conquered Read more
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A Nation Waits
1953 Britain prepares to crown a new queen and waits to hear if Everest has been conquered
The Allure of Everest
The British connection to Mount Everest and why it was so important to conquer it in 1953.
The Summit
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach the top of Mount Everest.
Scoop of the Century
The race down the mountain to deliver the news to London.
The Crowning Glory
News of the conquest of Everest reaches London on Coronation Day.
