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Corby Pole Fair

Once in twenty years.

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Illustration: Corby Pole Fair
The legend
Custom

Corby Pole Fair

Up on the pole!

Stand where it happened

What's there
Old village streets and stocks
Legend from
Corby charter
Tone
Rowdy
Customs

Before you go

Next fair due 2042. Check before you go.

  • Corby Old Village
  • Near A6003
  • The pin is approximate.
  • DateEvery 20 years (2022, next 2042)

Pay the toll or ride the pole.

Every 20 years Corby celebrates its 1585 charter from Elizabeth I. The charter is read at the village entrances; dignitaries and those who refuse the toll are carried on a pole or chair to the stocks. The latest fair was in June 2022.

Sources

  1. Corby, Wikipedia —
  2. Corby Pole Fair: the ancient celebration held once every 20 years (31 May 2022), BBC News —
  3. Custom occasional: Corby Pole Fair (2022), In search of traditional customs and ceremonies —

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