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CHARTER FAIR GREAT TORRINGTON DEVON 1970s

Great Torrington Devon UK. May Fair. 1970. The Town Clerk opening the Mayfair, reads from the Charter declaring the fair open. It is believed to have been going on since 1554. It takes place on the first Thursday in May.
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Great Torrington Devon UK. May Fair. 1970.
Great Torrington Devon UK. May Fair. 1970. The Town Clerk opening the Mayfair, reads from the Charter declaring the fair open. It is believed to have been going on since 1554. It takes place on the first Thursday in May.

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Date: 23 Jan 2013
Location: Great Torrington Devon UK
Credit: HOMER SYKES
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