Thursday 18th to Monday 22nd June 2009
The Olde English Fayre dates back to the 12th Century when Lord of the Manor, Nicholas Fitz Martyn, obtained a Charter to hold a fair. The fair continued throughout the years, confirmed by the first Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I in 1590, permitting fairs to be held in June and August. A third Charter was proclaimed by Charles II in 1684.
The Olde English Fayre has been running in its present form since the early 60s, some years have been more extravagant than others - 1975 was a lavish affair as it coincided with the signing of the Twinning Charter with Livarot in France.
