Decorated Pram Parade, Stafford,

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Date:11th of July 1928

Description:'Baby Day' was organised by the Maternity and Child Welfare Committee of Stafford Council after the First World War. Prizes were given to the best decorated prams and bonniest baby, and judging took place in Victoria Park after a parade through the town centre.

The parade is pictured here along Greengate Street.


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1680s
Old Town Hall, Stafford,
Old Town Hall, Stafford,

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1790s
Proposed Design for Stafford's Shire Hall,
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1840s
Market Square from the South, Stafford,
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1860s
Harry Bostock, Stafford,
Harry Bostock, Stafford,

1880s
Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Stafford,
Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Celebrations, Stafford,

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1900s
Sproston's Gents Outfitters Shop, Stafford,
Sproston's Gents Outfitters Shop, Stafford,

This menswear shop was at 35 Greengate Street and was run by Percival Charles Sproston. ...

1930s
Fire Service Flag Day, Stafford,
Fire Service Flag Day, Stafford,

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1950s
King George VI Memorial Parade, Stafford
King George VI Memorial Parade, Stafford

Memorial Parade on Market Square for King George VI, who died in February 1952. Taking ...

1980s
Weights and Measures at Work, Stafford
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Some commodities such as petrol, coal, food and drink are sold by weight, measure ...

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Donor ref:P81.090.0001 (18/1197)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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