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Thumbnail views of Events 3 - Marple Carnival

 
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The Coronets Group of Oldham march across Possett Bridge in 1976 3Rd Marple Brownies win 1st prize in the 1976 Fancy Dress competition as the Pied Piper of Hamlin and Rats Romiley 18 plus group in 1976
The Save the Children float - 1976

Leading Fireman John Clark is assisted by Firemen Johnson & Smith in cleaning a 1912 Steam Fire Appliance in 1978

 A Keystone Cop gets it in the face in 1982
The Lancastrian Brigade Band and Corps of Drums pass Market Street in 1984 A 1960's Carnival Queen passes over Possett Bridge Bowden's Coal Merchant horses prepared for the big day. From L to R. Judd ? Punch (the horse), Sam Bowden Jnr., Gilbert (the horse), Sam Bowden Snr., Ronald Bowden.
The parade passes the ivy covered frontage of Hollins Mill in the 1920's The traditional Brabyns Park funfair in full swing An Alaskan Bigfoot makes an appearance in 1920's Marple