Carnival, Gymnastics, Horse Show
c. 1947 , Colchester (Essex)
Cat no. 24
Colchester Carnival.
The Carnival procession marches down Headgate Corner and in the lower Castle Park. The Carnival Queen's float is shown and others including an ambulance and some bands. There follows a gymnastic display by a men's team and a show jumping competition, both on the New Town recreation field.
Featured Events
Colchester Carnival, c. 1947
Keywords
Carnivals; Gymnastics display; Show jumping
Background Information
One of the floats shown is a low loader built by the Ratcliffe Brothers of Frinton, Essex.
Maker : Alec Paull
Manifestations
Carnival, Gymnastics, Horse Show
Category: Non-fiction
Genre: Amateur
Locations: Colchester (Essex)
Work Type: Film
Description Type: monographic
Subject: Ratcliffe Bros (Frinton-on-Sea) / gymnastic displays / show jumping / floats / carnival queens / carnivals
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