Photos wanted to celebrate fair's 900th birthday

Boston Borough Council A carousel can be seen with several yellow horses with colourful saddles on them. Swirly gold posts can also be seen.Boston Borough Council
Boston May Fair has been held in the town since 1125

People have been invited to contribute to an exhibition celebrating the 900th anniversary of a town fair.

The Boston May Fair exhibition will feature photographs from fairground enthusiast Neil Watson and the Showmen's Guild, which hosts the event with Boston Borough Council.

Residents and visitors are being asked to share their memories of May fairs to be included in the display.

It will be staged at Boston Guildhall Museum from 22 March until 17 May.

A high swing ride can be seen on the left of the photo with a church and houses in the middle. A booth for a ride can be seen in the middle of the image and a person is sitting inside.
Organisers of the fair switched off loud music for a two-hour period on 5 May last year to make it more accessible

Photographs should be submitted to the museum by 12 February and include the names of those pictured, an approximate date and any stories associated with them.

The fair has been held annually in Boston town centre since 1125.

Councillor Sarah Sharpe, the portfolio holder for culture at the borough council, said: "Celebrating 900 years of the Boston May Fair is a fantastic achievement, and something we should all be very proud of.

"I have many fond memories of the May Fair and am excited to see others' experiences at the exhibition.

"This is a remarkable celebration, and I highly encourage everyone to contribute their photos to make the exhibition the best it can be."

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