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Previous Hanwell Carnivals

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The Hanwell Carnival was established in 1898, it is believed to be the oldest in London. It was founded to raise funds for the Cottage Hospital (now Ealing Hospital). In the days before the establishment of the NHS this fund raising was even more vital than it is today.

Along with many other community events up and down the country it foundered during the Second World War only being revived in 1961. Mr Billy Smart, the famous Circus Showman who had a long association with Hanwell, kindly consented to be President of the 1961 Carnival. In addition to his very considerable advice and practical help, Billy Smart generously provided a spectacular firework display that evening and personally attended during the day by officially opening the event.

last year was the 50th continuous year that Hanwell Carnival has been held, making it 5 years older than it's more famous cousin The Notting Hill Carnival.

Sally who was Carnival Queen in 1979 has kept a remarkable collection of photo's and letters. Read her account HERE.

Natasha was the Millenium Carnival Queen in 2000, she now lives in Kuwait but sent her account, Read it HERE

Other previous Carnival Queens are putting together their recollections of the event, do you have photo's and or memories? If you do and would like to share them please email info@hanwellcarnival.co.uk