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On 2 Nov 2015 at 9:11am Tradition wrote:
Who doctor the smuggler custume decide it would be a good look to wear a tail coat and top/bowler hat with a Guernsey???
Ffs how ridiculous is that ???
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On 2 Nov 2015 at 12:09pm Slarty wrote:
I think that, traditionally and going back a long way, the dress code was for Smugglers and Custom Officers. So the tail coat and top/bowler hat was for the Customs Officers, who in at least once society were effectively the procession marshalls (like those that now where the red sash).
May be utter rubbish, but it makes sense why it has been done through time.
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On 2 Nov 2015 at 12:50pm Peeler wrote:
That's an interesting point and something I didn't know.
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On 2 Nov 2015 at 3:12pm Ivor Hardy wrote:
Goes back to early nineties when cliffe firesite marshals dressed as undertakers in top hat/tails etc. The following outmeet a combination of smugglers and tails was worn. I agree it's a sad look now. Different times...
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On 2 Nov 2015 at 6:54pm Tradition wrote:
Oh I see Ivor. Seems to be prevalent among Comercial and Southover now days which makes sense as neither have any traditions they haven't copied.
Think I might wear a Zulu headress with my Viking this year
 
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On 2 Nov 2015 at 9:02pm Ivor Hardy wrote:
Says it all Tradition says it all
 
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On 3 Nov 2015 at 3:51pm Bonfire Person wrote:
Looks good and keeps you warm. Quit yer yappin'


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