Plymouth Carnival (1920-1929)

Plymouth Carnival, Devon. Shots of people in 17th, 18th and 19th century costume at a stadium or sports ground. A man who seems to be dressed as Admiral Nelson is introduced to a young girl by another man in historical naval uniform. Cut to footage of large group of officials coming out of a building (town hall or cathedral?) and walking along, putting up umbrellas in the rain. Mayor greets a lady who smiles at the camera. Several shots of people in 17th century costume at port - could be marking sailing of Mayflower? More costumed people arrive in a large rowing boat and disembark. Young boys in old-fashioned sailor and soldier uniforms walk along cobbled street near sea front. Little girls and teenagers in white dresses bring up the rear. People riding on stagecoach. Costumed men outside town hall (?). Dramatisation of scene from ’Oliver Twist’ with people in Victorian costume - Fagin clearly seen. Young ruffian picks pocket of well-to-do man; Bill Sykes threatens Nancy while Oliver protests.