In 1937 Mass Observation called for people from all parts of the UK to record everything they did from when they woke up in the morning to when they went to sleep at night on 12th May - the day of George VI’s Coronation. 10 years ago they repeated this process. The resulting diaries have become an invaluable resource and offer a wonderful glimpse into the everyday lives of people across Britain.
You can send your 12 May diaries to Mass Observation:
- Mass Observation have their own method for accepting Diary Day submissions, including templates you can download and use if you wish. Their submission process is explained here.
