Sissons carnival programme leaflet

Reference No:
C DBSS/5/1/7
Dates:
20 Jun 1953
Description:

This carnival was held by the Company in its Jubilee Year (1803-1953) at the Sissons Recreation Ground, West Carr Lane, Stoneferry, Hull. The carnival included a welcome by the Chairman, Mr. H.C. Bushby, a children's fancy dress parade, an egg and spoon race for pensioners, a ladies tug of war, a children's treasure hunt, Punch and Judy and marionette shows, ladies and gents bike races, distribution of prizes and long service medals, a running buffet and ice-creams as well as dancing. The carnival occurred on a Saturday between 2.30pm and 6pm. There is a handwritten list on the front of this programme giving the names of those family members that attended the carnival:

Mr & Mrs R. C. Sissons, Miss Mary Hall, Mrs W.R. Slack, Mr Guy Thompson, Mrs T.B. Sissons and Miss D. Sissons

Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 item
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull City Archives
Collection:
Records relating to Sissons Brothers & Co. Ltd.