Thrapston Charter FairThrapston Charter Fair
Thrapston Charter Fair

Thrapston celebrates with charter fair

Annual event marks granting of market status 800 years ago

A scaled-down charter fair attracted plenty of visitors to Thrapston at the weekend

The town was granted a Market Charter by King John in 1205 and usually celebrates its market status every year with a fair.

This year's took place on Saturday (September 11) and featured dozens of stalls from local traders and charities.

Other attractions included a bouncy castle, mini wheel and Punch and Judy.

Pictures by Glyn Dobbs.