Pretty May Queens.

A postcard of a Hyde May Queen Procession.
Any information of when and where is appreciated.





from wikipedia

Today the May Queen is a girl who must ride or walk at the front of a parade for May Day celebrations. She wears a white gown to symbolise purity and usually a tiara or crown. Her duty is to begin the May Day celebrations. She is generally crowned by flowers and makes a speech before the dancing begins. Certain age groups dance round a Maypole celebrating youth and the spring time.

Rosemount Methodist Church Centenary Celebration

The following comes from the Rosemount Methodist Church Centenary Celebration booklet of 1852-1952.
It shows the programme of events between Saturday June 21st to Sunday July 6th...

The range of celebrations shows how popular the church was at this particular time in its history.







Many thanks to Werneth Low for sharing this booklet.
Much appreciated indeed. :)

We Love Hyde !!

 

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE !

Open top bus parade on Saturday 5th May

To give people notice incase they want to cheer on our team of champions, Hyde FC... there's an extra post today. :)

Blue Square Bet North champions Hyde FC will take part in an open top bus parade from Ewen Fields to the town hall on Saturday evening, prior to the player of the year awards night.

 

Please spread the word about the parade and encourage your friends, family and local pubs to step outside and thank the players for an incredible season. 

The coach will leave the ground at 6.30pm and will take the following route:

Past the Gardeners Arms and up Lumn Road
Left at the Clarkes Arms
Up Stockport Road,
Past the Werneth
Through Gee Cross village
Down Stockport Road,
Past the Grapes Hotel,
Past the Cheshire Cheese and the Lamb Inn
Right onto Dowson Road
Down Market Street,
Past the Shepherds Call and the Last Orders...

The Tigers will then arrive at the town hall at 7pm for a civic reception with the mayor. Doors for supporters attending the player of the year awards night will open half an hour later. Tickets for the awards night are priced at just £15 and guarantee a seat and a hot meal, as well as entertainment including a band and a DJ. Club photographer Paul Prole will also be in attendance to capture what promises to be a very special evening. Only a handful of places remain, so supporters should reserve their tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event at the earliest opportunity by calling 0161 366 6874 or 07940 736378. Please note that smart dress must be worn.


 Thanks to Hyde FC website for the information and photograph.
http://www.hydefc.co.uk/2012/05/open-top-bus-parade-on-saturday/

Jubilee Celebrations 1931

The Jubilee celebrations which marked 50 years of the incorporation of the borough of Hyde included a childrens day which was held on the 16th June 1931. All children aged between 3 -15 years got a medal and some chocolate as gifts. Up to 4000 children marched to the Town hall to sing Hymns and the National Anthem. Unfortunately , due to very bad weather, the full programme of activities had to be cut short.Sounds like the weather hasn't changed much in the past 80 years!

They held an Ox Roast the following day which was attended by all the local dignitries .


Cutting the first slice.

The roasting of an ox over a fire in the street always played a part in the town's celebrations during major occasions - particularly for this event in 1931 which is said to have drawn people from far and wide. There were street parties, shows, open air plays and many attractions. The party atmosphere was said to have lasted for 10 days!

Shame Hyde doesn't celebrate in style nowadays

Hyde Jubilee Hospital Effort June17th 1931

This is the prize winning bullock which was presented to the towns folk of Hyde to roast as part of their Jubilee Celebrations. The farmer was J.W. Bagshaw of Woodley.

Children making merry at a tea party thrown for the Jubilee Celebrations