Morpeth Fair Day had not been held since 2019 due to Covid restrictions prohibiting major public events.Morpeth Fair Day had not been held since 2019 due to Covid restrictions prohibiting major public events.
Morpeth Fair Day had not been held since 2019 due to Covid restrictions prohibiting major public events.

Morpeth Fair Day: 24 flashback photos

Morpeth is gearing up for its annual Fair Day, which returns this weekend following a three-year hiatus.
By Amanda Bourn
Published 8th Jun 2022, 13:23 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2022, 13:43 BST

Organisers say they believe Sunday’s event could be the best yet, and thousands of people are expected to descend on the town.

To whet people’s appetites, we therefore thought it would be nice to look at photos from previous Morpeth Fair Days. Here’s 24 pictures from our archives:

The fancy dress winner in 2011 was six-year-old Avatar Joe Pattison, from Bedlington.

1. 2011

The fancy dress winner in 2011 was six-year-old Avatar Joe Pattison, from Bedlington. Photo: Jane Coltman

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Pipe band winds its way through the town centre.

2. 2009

Pipe band winds its way through the town centre. Photo: National World

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Likely lads: Rain didn't dampen the spirits of comperes Mick Watson and John Beynon.

3. 2010

Likely lads: Rain didn't dampen the spirits of comperes Mick Watson and John Beynon. Photo: Jane Coltman

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A young visitor from Chernobyl wears a policeman's helmet.

4. 2013

A young visitor from Chernobyl wears a policeman's helmet. Photo: NOP

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