Large crowds turned out to race, trade or watch horses at this year’s Wickham Horse Fair and to enjoy the fairground rides on offer. Traders also sold other animals such as poultry and canaries as well as clothing and horse tack.
The historic event has brought travelling people to the area for almost 800 years but has increasingly attracted attention from local people who come to enjoy the spectacle.
Here are 24 photos of families, horses and traders at this year’s Wickham Horse Fair:
The historic event has brought travelling people to the area for almost 800 years but has increasingly attracted attention from local people who come to enjoy the spectacle.
. Shopping
Shauna Copp and Andrea Roberts, who came to browse the baby clothes. Photo: Habibur Rahman
. Family day out
Vic Laurence. Joe Laurence with his wife Charlotte, and son Louis 7. Photo: Habibur Rahman
. Funfair
Pictured: Friends having fun at the fair. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. Youngsters
Wickham Horse Fair at Wickham on Saturday 20th May 2023 Pictured: The Stockes family at the fair. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. Police
Pictured: Police officers on patrol at the fair. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. Tradition
The horse fair has been held for almost 800 years. Pictured: People watching the horses at the fair. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
21. Travellers
A group of travellers who have been attending the fair all their lives. Photo: -
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Cousins Henry and Nelson, who have been attending the fair since they were children. Photo: Cousins
24. The RSPCA
RSPCA representatives were present at the fair to monitor animal welfare. Photo: -