Victoria Methodist Queen 1971

Summary

Home Movie shot in 1971. Footage includes shots of carnival floats and the crowning of the Sunday School Queen Jane Hurst at Smallthorne in Stoke on Trent.

Year:

1971

Duration:

0:07:11

Film type:

Colour / Silent

Genre:

Home Movie

Master format:

S8

Description

The film begins with shots of the Methodist carnival queens (including Jane Hurst) on carnival floats before they begin their journey to the site of the fete (including walking along Regina Street and Ford Green Road). This is followed by views of the carnival itself, which is ed by a marching brass band and a troupe of syncronised dancers. On arriving at the fete held in the grounds of Ford Green Hall, the queens are crowned after which the fete begins. Attractions at the fete include a fancy dress parade, may pole dancing and a brass band performing.


Credits

No credits specified


Notes

Filmed by Bill Stanley.