Brighton Carnival  History

1922: Brighton Carnival is born

 

The first Brighton Carnival was held in 1922. It's aims were similar to the 1923 Carnival, although as this was the first attempt it happened on a much smaller scale to the following year.

It was held from June 24th – July 1st. The following photograph shows staff members at Brighton Department Store Leeson & Voikins dressed up in fancy dress for the carnival.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4b: Leeson and Voikins department store staff in fancy dress, 1922.

 

 

"Bright Evening at Brighton"

 

You can see a video of the 1922 Carnival on the British Pathe website.

The film shows the seafront parade with carnival floats and the Carnival Queen in the procession. There was also a bathing dress parade on Brighton Pier which was a "great success!"

 

Click on the link to see the video:

 

http://www.britishpathe.com/video/bright-evening-at-brighton-aka-brightening-brighto/query/Brighton

 

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Image References:

4a: “Leeson and Vokins' staff during Brighton Carnival June 24th - July 1st 1922.” Photograph, 1922. Design Archives Photostream. Web. 29 July 2011. www.flickr.com