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World Refugee Year Appeal

1960 , Wymondham (Norfolk)

Cat no. 978

Amateur footage of the carnival parade in Wymondham to raise funds for World Refugee Year.

Floats and horses and carts getting prepared for the parade to raise money for the world's refugees. In the procession, one of the floats is advertising a TV shop. The fire brigade is represented. The parade is seen in various parts of the town including Fairland Street and Market Square. There are vintage cars, a band, Girl Guides, horse- drawn wagons, motor lorries and a float with a sheep shearing demonstration. There is a view of the Wymondham Urban District Council building. The final title announces that the collection amounted to £1204, £500 of which was raised by local schools.

Featured Buildings

Wymondham Urban District Council

Keywords

Carnivals; Floats; Fundraising; Sheep shearing; Vintage cars

Manifestations

World Refugee Year Appeal

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