Altrincham Charter Celebration 1290-1990 Souvenir Brochure

This brochure has a red cover.

The main contents of the brochure start on page 13 (preceding pages are ads from various companies).

Includes a message from the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and a message from the Chairman of the Charter Celebration. Also contains a transcription of the Charter; a short section on Altrincham history; a programme of events; colour images, and a map of the Altirncham area including Hale and part of Timperley.

*Numerous events are listed in the programme of events, including but not limited to:

A medieval parade sponsored by Lloyds Bank from George and Dragon Hotel to Old Market Place.

An interdenominational service of dedication at St George's Parish.

A moated site excavation with exhibition of finds in Timperley.

A number of local history lectures at Altrincham Library.

Northern Chamber Orchestra concerts at The Firs Bowdon.

A Young Town Criers competition for school children.

A pancake race.

An exhibition of Altrincham's history.

A joint grammar schools concert sponsored by British Telecom held at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys.

Territorial Army "On the Move" - bridge building across the moat and earth moving in Army tradition, at the rear of The Old Hall Timperley.

N.W. regional indoor athletic championships sponsored by Trafford M.B.C. and Adidas.

John Rutter requiem.

National U'19 Lacrosse game held at Timperley Cricket, Tennis, Hockey & Lacrosse Club.

Charter busking event.

Scouts exhibition day.

Altrincham 700 charter trophy archery tournament sponsored by Trafford M.B.C.

Altrincham Football Club - "It's a Knockout" (fundraising/charity day).

700 Years of English Church Music, at Hale United Reformed Church.

Writer in residence poetry live 1990 - Altrincham Library.

Pop concert at Altrincham Football Club.

Summer Sunday afternoon entertainment at John Leigh Park, involving brass bands and childrens theatre.

Fun Run.

British and European Geranium Society national show - Altrincham Sports Centre.

Medieval Weekend - outdoor show event, drama and exhibition at Devisdale, Bowdon.

Market Traders Day.

Display of the original charter - a chance for the public to see the original 700 year old charter.

Altrincham "Festival of Flowers" at St Vincent's R.C.

Chess Challenge.

Gala concert at St Peter's Church.

Gymkhana (equestrian) at Beech Ave playing fields Timperley.

International Junior Lacrosse Tournament.

Celebrity cricket match involving local celebrities.

Morris dancing.

Annual meeting of the Baron's Court Leet, swearing in of the New Provost and Officers. Court Leet and visiting Freemen in Regalia.

British Rail Roadshow at Altrincham Railway.

A concert of medieval music.

Trafalgar Day Parade - annual parade for the Manchester and District Sea Cadet Corps.

Gala Ball at Dunham Massey Hall.