Nostalgia: Sidmouth Carnival 1983

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Bright lights, fancy-dress, catchy music, and above all... fun! This is what springs to mind when you think about carnivals.

You would be forgiven for believing that monochrome pictures from the Sidmouth Herald archive would be unable to convey this to the viewer, but you’d be wrong.

These spectacular pictures from the 1983 procession are as energetic and fun as the day they were taken. The costumes and floats might have changed considerably over the years, but the spirit of the night remains the same.

This month, Sidmouth once again prepares to welcome the many dazzling floats and costumed walking entries as the carnival makes a return.

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Make sure you don’t miss the excitement, and if you have any pictures from displays of yesteryear then please get in touch here; we would love to see them.

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Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)

Sidmouth Carnival procession - 1983. Ref shs Sid Carnival Nost 2-10-1983-12. Picture: Sidmouth Herald archives (Image: Copyright 2002)