Loughborough was granted its fair (and market) charter in 1221. The pandemic which began in the UK at the beginning of 2020, meant that 'normal life' was suspended for some time, and the fair visit of that year didn't happen. Naturally, with the ongoing health crisis, the 2021 visit was also in jeopardy, but thankfully, in its 800th year, the fair was able to fill our town streets.
This year, the 801st Loughborough event, the fair rides and stalls again filled the streets of Loughborough! Noticeably absent, however, was the big wheel, more recently sited in Granby Street car park, adjacent to Queen's Park.
Some years the fair comes after Remembrance Sunday, some years before: this year, 2022 was a before year. This means that on the Saturday night and into Sunday morning, the fair and borough council work hard to restore the streets of Loughborough to their normal state, and install whatever is needed for the Remembrance service and parade.
Turns out that Truro also have a fair at the same time as we do: interesting to compare the rides! Here's some photos of Loughborough's fair, and a couple from Truro 2022.
The fair in Lemon Quay, Truro, November 11th 2022
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