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Cambridge mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham throws pennies to the children at the Reach
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Cambridge mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham throws pennies to the children at the Reach
Cambridge mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham throws pennies to the children at the Reach Fair, May 18th 1959
In 1201 King John granted a charter for the holding of a fair in Reach. It was originally to be held on Rogation Monday but has since been changed to the early May Bank Holiday. According to original custom, it is opened by the Mayor of Cambridge accompanied by the Aldermen in full regalia
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Cambridge News
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1959 Anglia Cambridgeshire Customs Fair Fifties Mace Mayor
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The captivating print captures a heartwarming moment from the Reach Fair in Cambridge, England on May 18th, 1959. In the image, we see the esteemed Cambridge mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham standing tall with an air of joy as he throws pennies to a group of excited children at the fair. This historic event holds deep significance as it dates back to 1201 when King John granted a charter for this very fair to be held in Reach. Originally scheduled for Rogation Monday, it now takes place on the early May Bank Holiday. The tradition dictates that the Mayor of Cambridge opens the fair accompanied by Aldermen adorned in their magnificent regalia. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not only an act of generosity but also a celebration of customs and traditions that have been passed down through generations. The innocence and delight radiating from each child's face are palpable as they eagerly reach out for these small tokens of fortune. The photograph serves as a reminder of simpler times - childhood memories filled with laughter and excitement at local fairs like these. It encapsulates an era long gone but cherished dearly by those who experienced it firsthand. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece captured by Memory Lane Prints, let us be transported back to a time where community spirit thrived and simple gestures brought immeasurable joy to young hearts.
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