Families assembling at the top of Manning's Pit, just below the houses in Lynbro Road. The others photographs show more of the families, the start of the egg-pacing, and the finish.
The final photograph shows the children and adults running down to the bottom of Manning's Pit.
When the Countryside Stewardship Scheme was put in place in around 2003, a fence was erected on the rise above the bridge, with a gate, and trees were planted going down onto the bank of the river, so that it looks very different now.
Thanks to Mary Cameron for these photographs, and the text explaining the meaning of the event.
The next set of photographs were given to us by Grahame Higgins and were exceptionally beautiful.
Looking towards Tutshill, from Manning's Pit
Looking towards Tutshill (2) from Manning's Pit
Sledging in Manning's Pit, going down the slope
Sledging in Manning's Pit, further down the slope
Photographs from other contributors
Kite flying
photograph from A.K.
Kite flying
photograph from A.K.
The rope swing - this seems to have been there from time immemorial, so many adults have contacted us with memories of swinging here.
This has been a favourite spot for picnics too. Photographs from Bev Snowden, you can read what she and her children have to say about Manning's Pit here on our website
Manning's Pit, winter trees
Cattle grazing in Manning's Pit
Butterfly and catkins, in Manning's Pit
A special thanks to Martin Haddrill,
who does so much in many ways
to help the Pilton Community.
He gave us these photographs
for the Exhibition.
by Joan Long, of Bradiford.