A MEMBER of the Chard Carnival Committee is working on a photographic history of the event to create an archive for future generations.
Brian Quinn, who also designs the carnival’s website, is asking residents to come forward with photographs, memories, and stories about Chard Carnival that he can use to create the archive.
So far, he has already received hundreds of photos from the 1920s editions of the Carnival, but also from the 2000s and 1990s.
Mr Quinn said: “I am on the committee for Chard Carnival, I also design the carnival’s website, and I am interested in history.
“I have already uploaded 100 photographs from the carnival’s early days. People are sending me photos from the 2000s and the 1990s as well.
“I am looking for anyone who has memories, old photographs, or any stories about the carnival.”
Mr Quinn also said he hopes to help the community with this project and provide future generations with an archive they can use to find photos and information.
He also added: “I’m quite excited. Carnival in Chard has been running for nearly 100 years but there is very little evidence of that.
“We are looking back 100 years and there’s no evidence and I’d like people to see photographs in the future, that’s why I’d like to do that.”
Chard Museum is also playing a part in this project by helping Mr Quinn gather the information and details he needs.
Anyone who would like to help Mr Quinn can contact him by email brianquinn@hotmail.com
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