Members of the Summerseat Players dressed in period costume for the re-enactment of the opening ceremony
Geoff Sword, a member of the Summerseat Players presents details of the events that took place on the 9th of September 1852
Councillor John Smith and his wife Councillor Stella Smith
The band provided supporting music for the re-enactment and entertained the audience during the afternoon.
Lots of folk enjoyed the climb to the top of the tower which was decorated in a similar fashion to that for the original opening.
Picnics and other fun activities were the order of the day
A 'Peeler' stands alongside a present Police officer
'Stoatariety' provided puppet entertainment throughout the day.
Just one of the many sketches of James Jaques
The Holcombe Society, lead by John Ireland (centre) organised the event which was attended by over 2,000 visitors.