Correspondence, committee transcripts, newspaper clippings and photographs of Manchester Carnival.
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Carnival collection
This material is held atAhmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Resource Centre
- Reference
- GB 3228 9
- Dates of Creation
- 1977 - 2012
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 archive box
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Locita Brandy, born on the island of Nevis and who settled in the Moss Side area in 1957, founded the Manchester Carnival in 1972. She arranged along with her other neighbours in the Moss side area of Manchester to set up a Caribbean carnival celebration in Manchester. Manchester Carnival has brought Caribbean culture to the forefront annually for over 40 years and is the north west's largest celebration of Caribbean music and arts. The Carnival is a vibrant celebration of Caribbean music, dance, theatre and costume.
Arrangement
In date order
Access Information
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Other Finding Aids
Digitised images available at the centre for consultation
Conditions Governing Use
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