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Leominster Carnival and Gymkhana

From the collection of

Media Archive for Central England
MACE is the strategic lead organisation for screen heritage for the East and West Midlands regions. An independent charity based at University of Lincoln, MACE preserves and makes accessible a collection of more than 100,000 historic moving images representative of the diverse cultures and histories of communities throughout the heart of England from the Lincolnshire coast to the Welsh border.

Leominster Carnival and Gymkhana

Filmmaker Frank Dale not only captured this record of the 1954 Leominster Carnival and Gymkhana, he also provided the lorry that transported the carnival queen. The event even took place on land next door to his construction business (his towering stacks of building wood provide a precarious backdrop). And Mrs Dale is on hand for speeches and prize giving. From people dressed as rustic yokels to the marching bands the main event is the locally popular horse display.

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