Garretaw procession, Cheddleton

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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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1910s
Jim Sutton, Cheddleton
Jim Sutton, Cheddleton

A studio portrait of Jim Sutton of Cheddleton in the uniform of the Royal Artillery. ...

1930s
Opening of the British Legion Club, Cheddleton
Opening of the British Legion Club, Cheddleton

A group of men seated and standing outside hut at the inauguration of Cheddleton ...

1980s
Parish Institute, Cheddleton
Parish Institute, Cheddleton

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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