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Rose Queen celebrations at Happy Valley, Llandudno, 1927
Sunny Rhyl's June Carnival 1929: Official Souvenir Programme [front cover]
  • Shown here are workers from the Amalgamated Anthracite Collieries Company at the Swansea Hospital Carnival. Their entry in the carnival won them first prize.
Swansea Hospital Carnival, 1930
Aberaman Carnival, held during the General Strike of 1926
  • This handbill lists the attractions and events which were held on the Pier, Rhyl, on Monday 14 August 1899. These included a 'great water Carnival' with swimming races and diving competitions. Musical entertainment was also provided by George H. Penn's 'Celebrated Royal Pierrots'.
Handbill advertising attractions on the Pier, Rhyl, 14 August 1899
  • The lady second from the right seems to have won a large box of Fry's chocolates.
Llandrindod Wells carnival, 1924