To celebrate the town’s most popular event, which usually happened at the end of June, we have dipped into our archives for another selection of pictures from the past. It ran from 1969 to 2007, when organisers finally called it a day. Take a look at the previous Gazette gallery from Alnwick Fair.
45. Friends from Norway
The 2007 Alnwick Fair parade. Photo: Jane Coltman
46. Walking tall
Dramatic stilt walkers joined the parade in 2004. Photo: Corrina Atkinson
47. Jester kiss
A four-legged friend gets in on the act at the 2004 Alnwick Fair. Photo: Jane Coltman
48. Knight fall
A knight bites the dust at the 2004 Alnwick Fair. Photo: Jane Coltman