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Old Postcard of Carnival Parade, Grindleford
This is not strictly speaking a Carnival Parade, as the procession was most likely in aid of a ‘Hospital Week’ when villagers would have enjoyed a week of celebrations whilst collections would be made for the local hospitals. Close-up examination of the float reveals that the lady on the cart is sitting up in a bed, beside which is a chair for her ‘hospital visitor’. Alan wondered why the procession was going up Padley Hill, as it is a no-through-road, and with nowhere to turn round. We may never know the real reason, but one possibility might have been a request from a wealthy and prestigious resident for the parade to pass by her door, with the promise of a generous contribution to funds - a ‘Grace-and-Favour” visit. Long skirts the ladies are wearing suggests a date of prior to 1920. Indeed the ladies' hats seem to be Edwardian in style. I don't know when Hospital Weeks began in Britiain, but America celebrated its first Hospital Day on 12 May 1921 - see this short History of Hospital Week. This is one of several old postcards contributed to the ‘Grindleford Then and Now’ Exhibition in October 2004. (Commentary provided by Rosemary Lockie) |
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