Last Saturday I went to St Helier in south London, at the centre of what was one of the largest council estates in London, to photograph the start of the Carshalton Carnival procession. It’s theme was “planets and stars” as 2009 is the UN International Year of Astronomy.
There’s something I rather like about this picture with its contrast between the high-tech space image and the very prosaic row of houses in the background. As well as the caption in the background, not all visible, but is seems to say London Rescue Team. The vehicle behind is of course a green goddess.
But my main interest was that three May Queen groups were taking part in the procession. Two came as May Queens and the third were dressed as aliens in keeping with the theme.
On the Wallington May Queen float
But I’m not quite sure how pictures like this will contribute to my continuing project on May Queens, but its all a part of trying to build up a wider picture.
The Beddington May Queen float
But there were others that more obviously fit into the project.
Of course there were other groups taking part, and you can see more of the pictures from the event as usual on My London Diary.
