Good Friday memories from Farringdon: A tribute to the fancy dress contest

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 27th Mar 2024, 11:31 BST
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You dressed as crazy frog, Penshaw monument and an Easter chick

What an Easter treat we've got for you from Farringdon.

Every Good Friday, Farringdon Social Club would hold a fancy dress competition for local children and the entries were outstanding.

A tribute to Penshaw Monument in the 1995 fancy dress competition.A tribute to Penshaw Monument in the 1995 fancy dress competition.
A tribute to Penshaw Monument in the 1995 fancy dress competition. | se

Twenty years of great scenes

We've got memories from as far back as 1991 and right up to 2011.

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The Echo archives contain photos of excellent costumes of daffodils, Deal or No Deal, crazy frog and a pearly king and queen.

A great deal from Farringdon in April 2007.A great deal from Farringdon in April 2007.
A great deal from Farringdon in April 2007. | se

Eyes down for bingo memories

There was a year 2000 bingo caller and a perfect tribute to Penshaw monument from 1995.

We've got an Easter chick, flags of all nations and Alice in Wonderland.

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