Alvey: Alfreton Carnivals 1962 and 1967

Summary

Home movie of the Alfreton Carnivals of 1962 and 1967 shot by Fred Alvey.

Year:

1967

Duration:

0:14:36

Film type:

Colour / Silent

Genre:

Home Movie

Master format:

8mm

Description

We see shots of a marching band and carnival floats at the Alfreton Carnival in 1962. Next there are shots of the 1967 carnival on Bank Holiday Monday 28 August including shots of a marching band, carnival floats and queen as part of a parade. Later there are shots of Jimmy Savile crowning the carnival queen on the back of the float. Then we see shots of more marching bands, including the Melton Mowbray Tally Ho band, performing in a show ring. There are further shots of Jimmy Savile and the carnival queen and assistant. The film ends with slow motion shots of people diving at Alfreton Lido.


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