Hello Tryin, It was good to read some of your memories of Portman Buildings, especially because I knew the people you mention, I spent many happy times visiting the buildings where I stayed mainly with my grandparents, probably 1948/1950ish and after the recent celebrations couldn't help thinking that the courtyard within the buildings must have been a perfect place to hold a coronation party, I'm sure there must have been one. Would love to see photos if anyone knows of any.
David.