CROWDS turned out to the annual Bromsgrove Court Leet Fair Day on Saturday.
The event began with a parade from Housman Hall to the High Street by the Bailiff and the Court Leet in all their robes and regalia.
Shirley Pipe Band played a number of marching classics along the way, including Flower of Scotland.
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When they reached the Housman Statue, Town Crier and Court Leet Bellman Town Crier Kevin Ward, introduced Rev Ray Khan who said a prayer before the Bailiff and others carried out the annual assizes.
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The practice, dating back hundreds of years, is a tradition where the Court – which formerly had great legal powers – tested the bread, leather, flesh and ale to ensure it was of adequate quality for the people of Bromsgrove.
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Alongside the parade and the usual Saturday market, the annual Elizabethan Market was held with many charity groups having stalls and many stallholders wearing historic costume.
Among the groups were Bromsgrove Lions, the Blue Cross, Artrix and others.
The Somers Cup – for the best-dressed stalls and holders – went to Bromsgrove Blood Cancer UK with Bromsgrove and Redditch Welcomes Refugees (BRWR) in second place and Avoncroft Museum in third.
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Blood Cancer UK wins best stall. Picture by Marcus Mingins 2624002MMR5 www.buyphotos247.com
Nicole Harris, from Bromsgrove Blood Cancer UK, said: “It is the first time we have won in 35 years – I am thrilled to bits.
“It’s been a tremendous day – the Court Leet were lovely and we certainly had the weather.”
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The Bromsgrove Arts Showcase also officially opened this year’s Bromsgrove Festival with an appearance from its mascot BArty Bee and performances.
A spot of poetry. Picture by Marcus Mingins 2624002MMR6 www.buyphotos247.com
Among them was David Goode who appeared as the town’s poet AE Housman and read some of his works from his famous collection ‘A Shropshire Lad’.
