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Thursday 21 October

Happy birthday to Anne Lorne Gillies (83 today)

Born on this day: Derek Bell (1935) and Jeannie Robertson (1908)

• Thu 21 Oct 18:00 22:00

  Custom, day 1 of 3

  Yarm Fair

  Sets off from High Street, Yarm, North Yorkshire

  • Blessing
  • Fair or wakes
  • Animal Customs
  Save this custom: Yarm Fair

Friday 22 October

Born on this day: Dominic Behan (1928)

• Fri 22 Oct All day

  Custom, day 3 of 5

  Ilkeston Charter Fair

  Sets off from Market Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire

  • Fair or wakes
  • Harvest and Hiring
  
  Save this custom: Ilkeston Charter Fair