Date:1927
Description:A carnival procession of carriage and people on horseback passing through Cheddleton. The carnival is believed to have been nicknamed 'Garretaw' (water rag spelled backwards) by the local vicar. Many events took place on the nearby Caldon Canal which involved getting wet. This included walking the plank on pirate boats, and being thrown in the water in mock battles.
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A studio portrait of Jim Sutton of Cheddleton in the uniform of the Royal Artillery. ...
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The Parish Institute, Cheddleton which was opened on 3 October 1912. The cost of ...
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Donor ref:P2023.014.0217 (37/49957)
Source: Staffordshire Museum Service
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