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 West Mersea Town Regatta, held on Saturday [28 August 1948], was generally acclaimed ast he best Town Regatta for many years.

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The carnival procession was, as usual, a lengthy one. A model of an aeroplane on a lorry caused amusement, being a skit on a councillor's campaign against the mosquito menace. The British Legion used the W.G. Grace centenary to their advantage, and the ...
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West Mersea Town Regatta, held on Saturday [28 August 1948], was generally acclaimed ast he best Town Regatta for many years.
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The carnival procession was, as usual, a lengthy one. A model of an aeroplane on a lorry caused amusement, being a skit on a councillor's campaign against the mosquito menace. The British Legion used the W.G. Grace centenary to their advantage, and the tableau "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by the pupils of West Mersea Riding School, deserves special mention. The procession was headed by the Alresford silver Band...
Date: 28 August 1948      


Photo: David Mussett Collection
Image ID DM2_AB10_122_009


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This image is part of the Mersea Museum Collection.