It may have taken Phileas Fogg and Michael Palin 80 days to circumnavigate the globe – but one Hampshire village got a taste of the whole lot in just one day.
Almost every nation on Earth was represented at Marchwood Carnival on July 12, 1997, as international-themed floats snaked their way through the streets.
People of all ages enjoyed the procession as it made its way from the former Saints training ground in Long Lane in the glorious sunshine.
Marchwood Infant School went around the world in seven continents, while the Twiggs Lane playgroup staged a similar display of flags and costumes.
Marchwood Youth Club dressed as characters of the zodiac and St John’s pre-school hit a serious note by drawing attention to the world’s endangered species.
Other youngsters rode bicycles decorated with large cardboard flags representing various countries
Chinese flags and dragons were followed by a vintage ambulance from Hythe and two modern vehicles based at Hardley fire station.
ON THIS DAY…
A litre of petrol cost 62p.
Prodigy’s album The Fat of the Land was the best seller.
Puff Daddy & Faith Evans were at number one with I’ll be Missing You.
Plum Island by Nelson DeMille was the New York Times best selling book.
People may have been watching Teletubbies on TV.
Gamers may have been playing Carmageddon.
Top of the box office was Batman & Robin.
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