Chatham Standard 12th August 1975 - Click the article to enlarge.
Gazette and Times 7th September 1978 - Click the article to enlarge.
Martin Boakes riding a Pony and Trap - Click the photo to enlarge.
Martin Boakes riding a Pony and Trap - Click the photo to enlarge.
Many will remember the heyday of Upchurch Carnival when thousands lined our village streets to watch the long and colourful procession of floats.
The carnival was a huge local event back then, attracting families from far and wide.
Thanks to Maxine for this look at two fascinating local newspaper articles from 1975 and 1978 which were found at the home of long time Church Farm Road resident, the late Violet West.
Were you there?
Who do you recognise?
Village historian David Wood wrote about the history of Upchurch Carnival in August 2012.
You can read it on Upchurch Matters at >> https://bit.ly/350D7nr
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