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The start of yesterdays Alcester Shrove Tuesday pancake race
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The start of yesterdays Alcester Shrove Tuesday pancake race
The start of yesterdays Alcester Shrove Tuesday pancake race, revived after a lapse of 127 years. Miss Helen Wilks, the winner, is in the centre foreground in sweater and slacks.
27th February, 1968
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21633073
© Mirrorpix
Customs Pancake Day Running Spectators 1968 Group Of Women
The Start of Yesterday's Alcester Shrove Tuesday Pancake Race - A Revival After 127 Years
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print from February 27th, 1968, we witness the resurrection of a cherished tradition that had been dormant for over a century. The Alcester Shrove Tuesday pancake race bursts with life as a group of determined women gather at the starting line, ready to embrace their roles as torchbearers of customs and traditions. Amongst the vibrant crowd, our attention is immediately drawn to Miss Helen Wilks, positioned in the forefront wearing a cozy sweater and slacks. With an air of confidence surrounding her, she radiates determination and anticipation for what lies ahead. The atmosphere is electric as spectators eagerly await the commencement of this thrilling event. Excitement fills the air as pancakes are tossed high into the sky by participants skillfully balancing frying pans in hand. Laughter echoes through every corner while onlookers cheer on their favorite contenders. This snapshot freezes a moment in time when community spirit reigns supreme; where generations come together to celebrate Pancake Day - an age-old tradition steeped in history and folklore. It serves as a reminder that even after years of dormancy, traditions can be revived to bring joy and unity to all those involved. Thanks to Memory Lane Prints' preservation efforts, we are transported back to this remarkable day in Alcester's history - capturing not only an extraordinary sporting event but also immortalizing the resilience and enduring power of
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