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Customs Collection (#10)

Background imageCustoms Collection: Parents and children queue to see Santa in his grotto at Blackers store in Liverpool

Parents and children queue to see Santa in his grotto at Blackers store in Liverpool. 25th November 1986

Background imageCustoms Collection: Christmas lights display in Church Street, Liverpool 24th November 1967

Christmas lights display in Church Street, Liverpool 24th November 1967

Background imageCustoms Collection: Father Christmas accompanied by Snow White and the seven dwarfs, a pantomime horse

Father Christmas accompanied by Snow White and the seven dwarfs, a pantomime horse, Aladdin, and other colourful pantomime characters, seen here ready to leave the Albert Dock

Background imageCustoms Collection: A damp start for Father Christmas as he arrives at Lewiss store in Liverpool

A damp start for Father Christmas as he arrives at Lewiss store in Liverpool. 6th November 1992

Background imageCustoms Collection: Father Christmas arrives at Lewiss store in Liverpool

Father Christmas arrives at Lewiss store in Liverpool, to the cheers of a large number of youngsters of all ages who had waited for up to an hour on both sides of Ranelagh Street for his arrival

Background imageCustoms Collection: Father Christmas at the New Brighton Community Centre grotto. 11th December 1991

Father Christmas at the New Brighton Community Centre grotto. 11th December 1991

Background imageCustoms Collection: The Lord Mayor, Harry Livermore accompanied by the Lady Mayoress switches

The Lord Mayor, Harry Livermore accompanied by the Lady Mayoress switches on the Christmas Lights in Church Street 15th December 1958

Background imageCustoms Collection: Margaret Beavan meets a travelling Father Christmas circa 1927

Margaret Beavan meets a travelling Father Christmas circa 1927

Background imageCustoms Collection: Customs Guy Fawkes Day: A jumble of small faces peer at a pile of very big bangers

Customs Guy Fawkes Day: A jumble of small faces peer at a pile of very big bangers. You can just imagine the fun these Caversham children will have on Bonfire Night. October 1959 P029085

Background imageCustoms Collection: A jumble of small faces peer at a pile of very big bangers

A jumble of small faces peer at a pile of very big bangers. You can just imagine the fun these Caversham children will have on Bonfire Night. October 1959 P029085

Background imageCustoms Collection: One of the biggest bonfires to be burnt is the huge 50 ft

One of the biggest bonfires to be burnt is the huge 50 ft. high pyre erected in to ground of the Aldersbrook Childrens Homes, Wanstead, London, E

Background imageCustoms Collection: A seven foot Guy made for the Brockham Village Green attempt for their world record

A seven foot Guy made for the Brockham Village Green attempt for their world record attempt at the largest bonfire. 4th November 1972 P029084

Background imageCustoms Collection: Andrew Backhouse aged 7 of Acklam seen here enjoying sparklers on bonfire night in

Andrew Backhouse aged 7 of Acklam seen here enjoying sparklers on bonfire night in Middlesbrough 5th November 1979

Background imageCustoms Collection: Witch Jean Gallagher gives ten year old Louise Stringer a shock at Roseberry Library

Witch Jean Gallagher gives ten year old Louise Stringer a shock at Roseberry Library, Billingham which has swopped its normal peace and quiet for a bit of devilment in the run up to Halloween

Background imageCustoms Collection: Tiny terrors left to right Sara Robson, brother Jonathan

Tiny terrors left to right Sara Robson, brother Jonathan and Laura Dale seen here celebrating Halloween at Stockton Library 26th October 1988

Background imageCustoms Collection: Fireworks from the Stockton annual firework display reflected in the river

Fireworks from the Stockton annual firework display reflected in the river. 4th November 1983

Background imageCustoms Collection: John Helm as Guy Fawkes seen here promoting the Guisborough annual firework display

John Helm as Guy Fawkes seen here promoting the Guisborough annual firework display. 30th October 1982

Background imageCustoms Collection: Rosalind Outy and Ian Mackenzie, both 10, pupils of Stokesley Junior School

Rosalind Outy and Ian Mackenzie, both 10, pupils of Stokesley Junior School, get the thumbs up from their classmates for their own version of Guy Fawkes. 3rd November 1977

Background imageCustoms Collection: Wind and rain did not stop local Middlesbrough residents from coming out to watch

Wind and rain did not stop local Middlesbrough residents from coming out to watch the fireworks display at Clairville Common. 5th November 1980

Background imageCustoms Collection: Local residents gather around the bonfire at Clairville Common

Local residents gather around the bonfire at Clairville Common, Middlesbrough 5th November 1979

Background imageCustoms Collection: Rockets explode over Dunedin House during the Stockton Riverside firework display

Rockets explode over Dunedin House during the Stockton Riverside firework display. 5th November 1992

Background imageCustoms Collection: Middlesbrough newsagent Mel Taylor with his ice cream freezer which he has converted into

Middlesbrough newsagent Mel Taylor with his ice cream freezer which he has converted into a fireworks cabinet. 2nd November 1991

Background imageCustoms Collection: Bonfire celebrations at Stocktons Riverside. 5th November 1996

Bonfire celebrations at Stocktons Riverside. 5th November 1996

Background imageCustoms Collection: Brewing up in the Witches Couldron in readiness for the Belasis Business Centre Bistro

Brewing up in the Witches Couldron in readiness for the Belasis Business Centre Bistro, Halloween lunch are Abigal Makin (left and Rebecca Hutchinson both aged 9. 28th October 1996

Background imageCustoms Collection: Six year old Paul Davison gets into the spirit of Halloween with his ghoulish costume

Six year old Paul Davison gets into the spirit of Halloween with his ghoulish costume. His ghastly grimace is a practice run for the Halloween party organised by the Billingham Carnival Association

Background imageCustoms Collection: Denise Walker of St Josephs Infant School seen here pictured amongst the witches

Denise Walker of St Josephs Infant School seen here pictured amongst the witches hanging in the Norton Branch Library in Norton Road. 31st October 1983

Background imageCustoms Collection: Bonfire night lights up the sky as the fireworks explode over the Tees at the Teesdale

Bonfire night lights up the sky as the fireworks explode over the Tees at the Teesdale Site Stockton. 5th November 1990

Background imageCustoms Collection: 13 Year old David Croiser from Prince Road Middlesbrough practising for bonfire night

13 Year old David Croiser from Prince Road Middlesbrough practising for bonfire night with some sparklers. 28th October 1994

Background imageCustoms Collection: Don t venture too far on your own tonight! All the witches

Don t venture too far on your own tonight! All the witches and warlocks in Cleveland will be leaving their secret sorcery at home and flying into the night sky to search out the unsuspecting

Background imageCustoms Collection: There where spooky things going on at the Middlesbrough

There where spooky things going on at the Middlesbroughs Dorman Museum when children where invited to prepare for Halloween with face painting and the chance to make a spiders, bats and witches hats

Background imageCustoms Collection: Public fireworks display Clairville Common, Middlesbrough? 5th November 1986

Public fireworks display Clairville Common, Middlesbrough? 5th November 1986

Background imageCustoms Collection: Children visiting the Botanic Centre, Middlesbrough during Halloween had an extra

Children visiting the Botanic Centre, Middlesbrough during Halloween had an extra surprise when they meet Frankenstein and his creator. 31st October 1993

Background imageCustoms Collection: Turkeys for sale in F. Range butchers on the High Street in Wanstead, London

Turkeys for sale in F. Range butchers on the High Street in Wanstead, London, during Christmas, 1946

Background imageCustoms Collection: Residents of Hornby Boulevard, Bootle gather to watch a private bonfire

Residents of Hornby Boulevard, Bootle gather to watch a private bonfire and fireworks display. 5th November 1987

Background imageCustoms Collection: The mayor of Chester, Councillor Mrs Florence Grogan, lights the Chester bonfire at Upton

The mayor of Chester, Councillor Mrs Florence Grogan, lights the Chester bonfire at Upton, accompanied by Chester Rural Council chairman Cllr Browne, and Mr N Rouse

Background imageCustoms Collection: Lions fireworks display at Chester 5th November 1967

Lions fireworks display at Chester 5th November 1967

Background imageCustoms Collection: Public display of fireworks at Walton Hall Park. 5th November 1988

Public display of fireworks at Walton Hall Park. 5th November 1988

Background imageCustoms Collection: The traditional sparkler still holds plenty of magic for eight year old Terry Gibaney of

The traditional sparkler still holds plenty of magic for eight year old Terry Gibaney of Hopwood Street, Everton, Liverpool. Circa 1970

Background imageCustoms Collection: The pouring rain did not deter these youngsters in Vauxhall Road from enjoying bonfire

The pouring rain did not deter these youngsters in Vauxhall Road from enjoying bonfire night. 5th November 1979

Background imageCustoms Collection: Four year old Laura Bowen, of Anfield, having fun with a sparkler. 5th November 1991

Four year old Laura Bowen, of Anfield, having fun with a sparkler. 5th November 1991

Background imageCustoms Collection: The original bonfire night banger. Children at a private Merseyside bonfire night part

The original bonfire night banger. Children at a private Merseyside bonfire night part cooking sausages over the fire. 5th November 1985

Background imageCustoms Collection: Crowds gathered on Prestatyns Central Beach to watch firework display

Crowds gathered on Prestatyns Central Beach to watch firework display. 30th August 1973

Background imageCustoms Collection: Children gather around a bonfire in Everton. 5th November 1975

Children gather around a bonfire in Everton. 5th November 1975

Background imageCustoms Collection: Clare aged 6 and Lindsay Gerard aged four (right) enjoying their sparklers at an

Clare aged 6 and Lindsay Gerard aged four (right) enjoying their sparklers at an impromptu bonfire party in Kensington, Liverpool. 5th November 1986

Background imageCustoms Collection: On goes Grannies chair... lighting up the streets of Everton on bonfire night

On goes Grannies chair... lighting up the streets of Everton on bonfire night
On goes Grannies chair.....lighting up the streets of Everton on bonfire night. circa November 1972

Background imageCustoms Collection: A group of schoolboys seen here adding the final touches to their bonfire in the shadow

A group of schoolboys seen here adding the final touches to their bonfire in the shadow of the Anglican cathedral in St James, Liverpool. Circa November 1950

Background imageCustoms Collection: Bonfire spectacular over the River Mersey. 5th November 1991

Bonfire spectacular over the River Mersey. 5th November 1991

Background imageCustoms Collection: Penny for the guy? This character was spotted in the offices of the Liverpool Echo

Penny for the guy? This character was spotted in the offices of the Liverpool Echo. 26th October 1979



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