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15/3/2010

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ROCHESTER DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS 2009

  Friday

The Festival kicked off on Friday with the Dickens Ball, organised by Ashley Davis. This event attracted 188 enthusiasts, all in Dickensian costume, the largest number in recent years. 

 

Saturday

The day started in glorious sunshine, with huge numbers attending to take advantage of the weather. The day stayed mild until late afternoon, when we saw a little light rain, but not enough to spoil the afternoon's candlelit parade and carol service outside the Cathedral

For Saturday evening David had organised a 'Hoi Polloi' ball for the lower orders, hosted by Dickens World. the evening's entertainment included 'Right Royal Revels', music by 'Skinners Rats', and a tribute to the days of the music hall from Julia Burnett. A raffle and collection was held for  the 'Help For Heroes' charity.

An added excitement was a real live Victorian marriage proposal!.

Sunday

After heavy rain early in the morning the skies cleared in time to give us a mild and largely sunny day, with large crowds right through to the end of the final carol service