Seven Kings Ward

1905

Leading the Seven Kings procession was a banner closely followed by the band of "C." Company, 1st V.B. Essex Regiment. A coach decorated with electric lights excited the crowd - the concept of electric lighting still a novelty for many in 1905. "'Arries' 'Oliday" amused with a pair of "mokes" pulling a carriage urged forward with a bunch of carrots being dangled under their noses. Other displays included Quaker Oats, the "Bovril Bulls", "The Heptarchy - the Seven Kings", "The Guardian Car", the Leyton fire engine, decorated bicycles and 38 lady collectors in nurses' costumes accompanied by adults and children in fancy dress.