King of the River

[@msoddsoxsox974]

Many fond memories of Stourport from the 60's onwards, we had a family caravan there, Carnival week was the best, even if forced to do the road and river parade, and I loved when they built a paddling pool by the bridge. big part of my childhood. Thank you for sharing.

[@ChrisWitts]

They tell me that many people used to visit from Birmingham to enjoy the funfair, etc.

[@msoddsoxsox974]

@@ChrisWitts Yes, also from the Black Country, weekend and holidays was the escape from the factories for a couple of days, pubs and working mens clubs were always full, kids outside with a bag of crisps and a bottle of Vimto , happy times .

[@ChrisWitts]

@@msoddsoxsox974 My earlier memories of Stourport on a busy weekend was the smell of hot dogs, etc down through the road leading to the Severn.

[@johngaskins4700]

Interesting Chris, is the Severn Traveller still around?

[@ChrisWitts]

Hi John, not sure as these craft end up all over the place and their history gets forgotten.