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Medieval Fayre - 4 to 6 July 2008 , Travel to the Middle Ages at the Whaplode
Medieval Village Fayre. Visitors to Whaplode can step back in time to the medieval period at a special three-day event. The Whaplode Medieval Fayre takes place in the grounds of St Mary's Church on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 4, 5 and 6, from 10am. The event has been organised by Whaplode Heritage and Educational Action Team (WHEAT) to mark the granting of a charter to the monks of Crowland Abbey by King Edward I in 1307 allowing a weekly market and an annual six-day fair in the church grounds. Throughout the day there will be archery and falconry displays, dancing by the Bourne Borderers Morris Dancers, maypole dancing, minstrels, an archery competition and a demonstration of medieval cooking, plus a complete medieval knights' tent showcasing the associated equipment. |
