FREDERICK and Eileen Fowler, of Hampbrook Way, Bridgwater, today give Mercury readers a blast from the past with this selection of photos below.

If any bring the memories flooding back to you why not visit our website, bridgwatermercury.co.uk, and share your thoughts, and if you have any classic snaps drop them into us at Royal Clarence House, York Buildings, Bridgwater, TA6 3LS, or e-mail newsdesk@bridgwatermercury.co.uk

EILEEN, pictured with 729 Holy Trinity Brownies of Bridgwater, in 1940.

Bridgwater Mercury: brownies A CLASSIC scene from Bridgwater Carnival Frederick thinks was taken during the 1950s.

Bridgwater Mercury: carnival THE 'Crowpill' heading for Bridgwater Docks with coal for Sullys in 1954.

Bridgwater Mercury: crowpill1 THE 'George Emelie' bringing in timber to Bridgwater Docks.

Bridgwater Mercury: crowpill2 ANOTHER picture of The 'Crowpill' at the docks on March 21, 1954.

Bridgwater Mercury: crowpill3 'THE Parrett' pictured at Chilton Street docks on March 21, 1954.

Bridgwater Mercury: parrett2