I got back to Abingdon at 1:45 am, having been busy elsewhere, and so missed the 2nd evening of the fair.
By 2 am there were just a couple of trailers being attached to lorries on the Market Place. Elsewhere all was clear but the road not yet opened : Street Sweepers were driving back and forth clearing up the debry …
So no pictures from Tuesday, just some of the more surreal pictures from Monday instead …
I took this one into the Bellinger’s Sign: left side reflected, right side real.
Cuddly animals on one side. Monsters over the road.
Toffee apples.
Un Fair.
The Fair may have gone, but the runaway fair will be here next weekend, as will the Apple Day at Caldecott School, and the Abingdon Marathon. So lots happening next weekend in and around Abingdon.
Debris….
Brilliant pictures. You captured the excitement of the two days!! And I recaptured a little bit of my youth!! Glad I discovered this blog.
Would hardly have noticed was here as it departed so swiftly. Maybe the sweep up will help identify how much the grotty light pavements are in need of regular pressure cleaning….?
Sam , i agree the pavements are disgusting, particularly outside the Grapes and along the narrow part of Ock street. Also the broken slabs and areas that have been tarmac repaired rather than having the slabs replaced, does a workman have a small patio now?
It never changes!!!! Its the same thing year in year out. They never have any new rides!!! I went last year for the first time in many years and it made me laugh, its almost stuck in time!!!!
Also let’s not forget the impact the Fair has on small traders, I heard reports that one shop’s profits were reduced by 2 thirds whilst the Fair was in town!
@Barbara Streisand (never thought I’d be sending a message to that name) I have the same concerns. I love that the fair brings an intangible quality to the town for a few days but if it’s at the expense of local economy then maybe it needs a rethink.
I would hope that there is some research out there that proves it value to the community. Just need to find it.