The Media Archive for Central England is the public screen archive for the East and West Midlands. An independent charity and company based at the University of Lincoln, MACE acquires, catalogues, preserves and makes widely available moving image materials that inform our understanding of the diverse cultures and histories of communities between the Lincolnshire coast and the Welsh border.
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Leominster Carnival and Gymkhana
Saddle up! It's Leominster's annual gymkhana.
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Overview
Filmmaker Frank Dale not only captured this record of the 1954 Leominster Carnival and Gymkhana, he also provided the lorry that transported the carnival queen. The event even took place on land next door to his construction business (his towering stacks of building wood provide a precarious backdrop). And Mrs Dale is on hand for speeches and prize giving. From people dressed as rustic yokels to the marching bands the main event is the locally popular horse display.
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