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Elizabeth Ann James Cup

Bridgwater Carnival Elizabeth Ann James Cup

Inscribed: – Bridgwater Carnival Concerts. Elizabeth Ann James Cup. Runners up to award for features.

Elizabeth Ann James was the dressmaker for the Malt Shovel Club and also for the Lime Kiln Club in their early years.

Awarded for: – Concert – 2nd position Feature.

The Elizabeth Ann James Cup (concert 2nd feature) and the Ray Bown cup (concert 2nd gang) were both presented in 1972. Although the Elizabeth Ann James Cup is engraved Runners up award for features, in 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1976 the cup was awarded to 2nd position Gangs. In 1975 and from 1977 the cup has been awarded for 2nd position Features in the concert. The Ray Bown Cup is inscribed Bridgwater Carnival Concert Ray Bowns Chairman Cup, Runners Up. This cup was awarded to 2nd place features in 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1976. In 1975 and from 1977 the cup has been awarded for 2nd position Gangs in the concert.

Winners

Year
Title
Club
2024
Magical Mystery Tour
2023
Wonderland (Le Travelling Show)
2022
King Louis Masquerade Ball
2019
1638 Lost Treasure of Tortuga Island
2018
Barnum’s Travelling Show
2017
 Run To The Hills
2016
 Dia De Los Muertos
2015
 Just Another Day In Hollywood
2014
 Wouldn’t It Be Loverly
2013
Primitive
2012
Indian Nation
2011
Jockomo Feena
2010
Fathoms Below
2009
A Knight To Remember
2008
Angelo Diavoli
2007
Beatles Rock ‘N’ Roll Circus
2006
Way Out West
2005
Mickey’s Parade
2004
In The Deep
2003
A Bug Show
2002
Laughter Parade
2001
Clown Town
2000
Intergalactic Circus
1999
King Of The Pridelands
1997
Seasons Greetings
1996
Spirit Of The Brave
1995
Jester ‘Nother Show
1994
Spellbound
1993
The Irving Berlin Songbook
1992
Eastern Mystique
1991
The Drums Of War (A Story Of The Redman)
1990
Hernando’s
1989
Black Magic
1988
October 31st, 1958
1987
Redskins
1986
Seeing Is Believing
1985
Pearlies in Colour
1984
Pirates of the Dep
1983
Butterfly Ball
1982
Mississippi Music Men
1981
Carnival Caribbean Style
1980
The Voodoo Warriors
1979
Splendour of the Aztecs
1978
Galactic Guardians
1977
Alice in Wonderland
1976
Kyoto City of the Samurai
Hinkley Point CC, Bridgwater
1975
Cartoon Carnival
1974
Hanibal of Carthage
1973
Dragons Empress
Town Council Employees CC, Bridgwater
1972
Scenes from Aladdin

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