Victoria Methodist Sunday School Queen, Susan Smith, 1972

Summary

Victoria Methodist Sunday School parade held at Smallthorne in Stoke on Trent.

Year:

1972

Duration:

0:15:27

Film type:

Colour / Silent

Genre:

Home Movie

Master format:

S8

Description

The film begins with a carnival parade through Smallthorne. The parade includes a small marching band and dance troupe as well as decorated floats (flatbed trucks) bearing the carnival queens, attendants and others. On arrival at a local field the carnival queens and their attendants make their way to the 'throning area' where the ceremony is conducted. After the crowning a fete takes place with attractions such as dance troupe routines, a fancy dress competition, May pole dancing and a tug of war competition.


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