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In those Victorian and Edwardian days when the horse ruled the roads and the horse-less carriage was still a dream, Plymouth used to host its Horse Parade once a year. As an example, the one held on Monday August 7th 1893 attracted nearly 200 entries. Judging was to commence at 8.30am in the Drill Hall following which the horses would pass in procession through Millbay Road; Chapel Street, Stonehouse; Union Street; George Street; Bedford Street; Bank Street; through the Market; Old Town Street; and finished in Guildhall Square, where the Mayor of Plymouth would distribute the prizes. In addition to the prizes, each man in charge of a vehicle will receive a small gratuity. [1] That year, for the first time, the proceedings were to be concluded before 11am so as not to interfere with the public holiday. [1] Sources:
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