In Chapter XXXIII, “The Town Of Warminster,’ in his book The History Of Warminster (published 1879), Rev. John J. Daniell, noted:
The Coronation of George IV, on Thursday, 19 July, 1821, was celebrated in Warminster with the following festivities –
Bell Ringing – Bands of Music – The Donation of 4000 loaves to such Poor Persons as were in the Angel Field precisely at 11 o’clock – A dinner in the Market-place to 480 School Children, and to every poor person of, or above the age of, His Majesty, then in his 58th year, 421 in number; each child had a pint of beer, and each adult a quart – A Procession – An ox and two sheep roasted in the Fair Ground – A Public Dinner in the Town-Hall: 5s. each – A large Bonfire in the Fair Ground, and Fireworks in the Market-place.