GALLERY: Bridport Carnival from days gone by

Bridport Carnival was recently given a number of photos of a carnival procession from days gone by – but can you name the year?

One of the photos has the year 1984 written on it, but another reads "Are we ready for the Common Market?" which the UK joined in 1973.

Can you name the year, or maybe you recognise someone in the photos?



Bridport Carnival 2023

Carnival Week 2023 will start early this year with the popular darts competition on Saturday, August 12, hosted by the Beehive.

Sunday, August 13 brings a new event for – a Teddy Bears Picnic on the Millennium Green from 11am to 3pm when the successful Bridport Royalty will be officially crowned.

The Carnival Quiz at the Ropemakers, hosted by John & Geraldine, will be held on Tuesday, August 15, and the family bingo with Natalie, hosted by the Beehive, will be held on Wednesday, August 16.

The carnival procession will be held on Saturday, August, starting at 7pm, from West Street, followed by dancing in South Street with live music.

The torchlight procession will close the week on Sunday, August 20, with torches on sale from 6.30pm and the procession from 9pm starting in Bucky Doo Square and ending up with bands on the beach and fireworks in West Bay.