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.
9. Fair maidens
Two Fair Queens looking resplendent at Alnwick Fair. Photo: Gazette
10. Back to the '80s
Left, Alnwick Fair Queen and Princess in 1988. Right, ducking a wench in 1985. Picture by Dennis Sisterson Photo: Gazette and Dennis Sisterson
11. All in the name of fun!
A wench is ducked at the 2007 New Alnwick Fair. Photo: Kate Miller
12. Jester minute!
A jester at the 2003 Alnwick Fair. Photo: Jan Coltman