Bo'ness Fair

Maker
Unknown
Production date
Circa 1910
 Description
View of crowds watching the children's procession at Bo'ness Children's Fair. The shows include a carousel. The Salvation Army Hall is in the background. In the right distance is the mast of a square-rigged ship.
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Object detail

Department
Photo
Collection
Doherty Photographic Collection/Family & Personal Papers Group
Maker
Production date
Circa 1910
Subject person
Subject place
Corbiehall/Bo'ness town centre/Bo'ness area
Salvation Army Hall/Corbiehall/Bo'ness town centre/Bo'ness area
Subject notes
The Bo'ness Children's Fair, which takes place on the last Friday in June each year, still involves the crowning of a queen, ladies in waiting, flower girls and the decoration of floats. The houses of the children involved are decorated with elaborate floral arches by families and friends. Prizes are awarded for the best.

N SIDE OF STREET
Accession number
P20360

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