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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Melton Mowbray Carnival Scenes
The carnival queen and her attendants pose for the camera in their finery as the people of Melton Mowbray take to the streets in celebration.
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Overview
The Melton Mowbray Toy Soldiers Juvenile Band take centre stage as the Leicestershire town, famous for its pork pies, stops work for a celebration. This 'local topical' appears to be unfinished but its candid depiction of the mayor stiffly staring down into the camera lens in full civic regalia, youthful pearly king and queens preparing to parade and a slightly embarrassed looking Lady Godiva make it a worthwhile discovery.
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