Whitstable Regatta

Richard Perks was involved in organising the 182nd and 183rd Regattas in 1986/87. Here, he outlines some of the history of the event and his own experiences.

Whitstable Carnival Organisation of the 1950s 

A look at old carnival programs kindly provided by Ian Johnson. We study the arrangements, the terminology and a selection of photos. We also include contributions from Jock Harnett, Jackie Evans, Margarett Emery, Sue Pidford  and Bill Dancer.  

Whitstable Carnival Weeks:- The 1950s Competitions

Entertainment in the days preceding the event... including the much remembered 'Spot the Odd Object' contest... with thanks to Ian Johnson and his collection.

Whitstable Carnival Photo Collection 

A range of Carnival photos of through the decades 

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Royal Celebrations

 How Whitstable Natives celebrated the Coronation and Jubilees

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