Friends from floods have a jolly time

Fiona Bolder, who organised the event along with Janet Hall and Clare Oxley, managed to recreate the spirit of street parties of yesteryear.

She said: “We decided to do something to include everybody.

“People have bought along extended members of their own family so it’s been a real family and community event.”

A fire engine, pin the crown on the Princess and tug of war topped a day brimming with convivial cheer.

Mrs Bolder said: “We have been overwhelmed by the fact that everybody wanted to be involved. There are people who have been here for 46 years to those who have lived here just a few months and everyone has come to support it.”

Earlier children waved flags furiously as a large screen inside St Stephen’s Neighbourhood Centre, on Annandale Road, in east Hull, showed the Royal bride arriving at Westminster Abbey.

Margaret Tennison said: “The children and everybody have been looking forward to this day. At first it was slow taking off but people want something nice for a change.”