A knobbly knees competition in Brunswick Road
This is thought to date from the Coronation street party in 1953. Knobbly knees competitions are always associated with holiday camps such as Butlins and this was probably the inspiration for the Brunswick ...
Custard Pie Wall 1987
Raising funds for a good cause and fun for, at least, some of the participants.
Dick Atkinson Says
Political Statement or Gardening advice?
Find your key
Run by St Paul's School. We had a key box with a glass front & a £1 note inside. People paid for 3 keys. What was shocking about this was that the week before carnival I went round to lots of friends ...
Gladiator Duel 1997
A sideshow for the children
Seaside Photos 1980
The ever-popular "seaside photo" this version is from 1980
Seaside Photos 2006
The "Seaside Photo" again this time it's 2006 - 26 years on - and this time it's also the "throw things at people for charity" stall as well.
The Friar Tuck
Themed Food stand
Training Children 1978
A ride for children named "Tingha and Tucker Railway". "Tingha and Tucker" were popular children's TV characters from the 60s.