HISTORIC traditions were celebrated on Saturday when the Bromsgrove Court Leet’s Fair Day took place.
The annual parade journeyed from Housman Hall to the High Street where the charter was read by Bailiff, Robert Spittle.
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The charter was granted by King John in 1199, giving the town permission to hold a market and ‘take a holiday’ on Midsummer’s Day.
The Court carried out its traditional duties – the assizes, checking the bread, leather, ale and flesh (meat) were of high quality and fit for consumption by the people of Bromsgrove.
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The annual market – held alongside the regular Saturday one – brought stalls to the High Street from charities and community groups, including The Friends of St John’s Church, Bromsgrove and Redditch Welcomes Refugees, the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, the Primrose Hospice, Bromsgrove Blood Cancer UK and more.
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The stallholders were in impressive fancy dress and the Somers Cup – presented to the best dressed stall – was awarded the the Norton Collection Museum.
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The winning stall was dressed by Roy and Mary Rowlands and featured hand-made bunting and shields adorned with facts detailing the town’s past to enlighten visitors about the history of Bromsgrove.
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Roy said: “We have been volunteering at the museum for the past ten years – apart from Covid.
“We wanted to try and make the stall interesting for those who visited and we’re chuffed that we’ve won the best-dressed stall.”
Bromsgrove MP Bradley Thomas, who walked in the parade, said:: “It’s always a pleasure to come down for Fair Day.
“It’s important to celebrate our heritage and it’s brilliant on a sunny day like this to see so many people in the town enjoying the festivities.”
