THE Appleby Horse Fair is a staple in the calendar of the traveller community, and these fascinating photos show how much it’s changed. A collection of snaps from fairs in the 1960s show revellers riding horses in the river, socialising and looking for horses to buy. Times Newspapers Ltd A collection of snaps from fairs in the 1960s show the Appleby Horse Fair was celebrated 50 years ago[/caption] The washing of the horses in the river Eden in preparation for their sale Horses roaming free The fair, in the Westmorland area of Cumbria, attracts around 10,000 travellers every year. And not mu...
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