Chulmleigh Old Fair 2019
The Old Fair has taken place every year in the small Devon town of Chulmleigh since King Henry III granted its Royal Charter in 1253. This has been maintained even through the World Wars and Covid pandemic. A white glove is paraded through the town, representing the King's gauntlet and following the opening ceremony a money scramble takes place for the children. At one time, the coins used to be heated until they were red hot.
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Main street through the town 
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Town crier leading procession through town. 
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Fair Queen and consort 
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Fair Queen being announced 
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Children taking part in money scramble 
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Children taking part in money scramble 
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Coins collected during money scramble |
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Seating area for the Fair Queen and consort 
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Town crier, white glove and participants 
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Fair Queen and consort 
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Fair Queen being announced 
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Children taking part in money scramble 
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Children taking part in money scramble 
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Throwing coins for money scramble |
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Town crier leading procession through town 
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Town crier, white glove and participants 
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White glove displayed from Town Hall 
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Fair Queen being announced 
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Throwing coins for money scramble 
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Children taking part in money scramble 
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Children taking part in money scramble |
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Town crier leading procession through town 
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Children preparing for crowning of roles 
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White glove displayed from Town Hall 
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White glove displayed from Town Hall 
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Throwing coins for money scramble 
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Throwing coins for money scramble 
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Children taking part in money scramble |
