West Mersea Town Regatta. Greasy Pole.
In the third boat from the right (to the left of the pram dinghy that appears to be sinking). L-R 1. Great Uncle 'Juggy' French, 2. Mary Woods, 3. Albert Hewes, 4. Winnie Woods, 5. Ann Gentry, 6. Ron Green in jazzy coloured shirt, 7. Great Aunt Elsie (Roly Green's sister).
Behind the second mast from the left - with fag and braces - Pinkey Hewes. Below him is Sid Stoker and below him in raincoat Arthur Roff. Below him in yachting cap is Mr Hipperson.
Photo is from a set taken by Harry Collins, local photographer at the time.
Date: August 1949