The Congleton Carnival (sometimes called the Congleton Carnival and Tattoo[2][3]) was a biannual event held in Congleton, Cheshire.[4][5]
| Congleton Carnival | |
|---|---|
| Status | Defunct |
| Genre | Carnival |
| Frequency | Bi-annually |
| Location(s) | Congleton |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Years active | 1920s–1938, 1961–2018 |
| Inaugurated | 1920s |
| Most recent | 2018[1] |
History
editThe first Congleton Carnival was held in the 1920s.[2]
The Congleton Carnival ran until 1938 when it was halted, the event would not be held again until 1961.[6][7]
The Carnivals held in the 1930s were an annual event, when the Carnival restarted in 1962 it became a biannual 3 day event.[8]
During the Carnival's Heyday the event was held over multiple days and was considered one of the "best of its kind in the country".[2][4]
In the past the Congleton Carnival was known as the Congleton Carnival and Tattoo and featured military units which included the Red Devils.[2][3][4]
A tradition was for the carnival to start with Stephan Sebire riding his penny farthing down the carnival route.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Congleton Carnival Success". congletonrufc.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ a b c d "Join the fun of the carnival". Liverpool Echo. 13 May 1994. p. 26. Retrieved 9 March 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Red Devils jump for Jones Holmes". Stockport Express Advertiser. 22 May 1996. p. 51 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Congleton Carnival – A History – Congleton Heritage Festival". congletonheritagefestival.com. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ "Pride invites firms to sponsor 2023 event". Congleton Chronicle. 27 April 2023. p. 4.
- ^ "The Mayor looks back
ARDUOUS BUT SO INTERESTING". Staffordshire Weekly Sentinel. 12 May 1961. p. 26. - ^ "CONGLETON CARNIVAL REVELS". Evening Sentinel. 23 July 1938. p. front page.
- ^ Alcock, Joan P. (30 June 2003). History and Guide Congleton. Stroud: Tempus Publishing Ltd. p. 105. ISBN 0752429469.
- ^ "Stephen Sebire and Vintage Bicycles. – Congleton Heritage Festival". congletonheritagefestival.com. Retrieved 2023-06-16.