Inscribed: – Britvic Cup.
The Britvic Cup was donated by Schweppes.
This cup was originally inscribed: “First National Advertisers Section” but this was blanked out when the cup was re-silvered in 1986.
The cup has a silver plate on the base inscribed: – Re-Awarded 1986 to Class 6 Feature 5 or more on foot.
Awarded for: – Procession – 1st position Feature 5 or more on foot self-propelled.
Re-awarded in 2004 for: – Procession – 1st position – Groups of Masqueraders on Foot Adult – 6 or more.
This cup was first awarded in 1961 and was originally for best Trade Exhibit entry. The Trade Exhibits ceased to be in the Procession after 1975 this being the last year the cup was presented until 1986 when it was re-awarded for feature 5 or more on foot.
