There was the 1.45pm Ham National with the likes of Desert Porkid, Frankie Deporky, Red Ham, Francis Bacon and le Jambon racing to save their bacon (metaphorically speaking). We Brits really are a crazy lot!
We were blown away by the falconry, particularly when two rows of us linked hands whilst the magnificent Harris Hawk flew down through the tunnel. Quite amazing.
Knights in armour on spritely steeds treated everyone to a fun Jousting display, with a backdrop of St Paul's Cathedral and the city beyond.
Of course there were the usual fairground attractions for the children; hamster balls, bungee jumping, candy floss, bouncy castles, balloons and more.
And then we feasted on Jamaican jerk chicken, BBQ sweet corn, and drank from fresh, young jelly coconuts to the sound of reggae music. All that, whilst the UK and Jamaican flags flew happily alongside one another.
You see, this wasn't any old English fair. It was a London-English fair!
So much colour and celebration..looks like you all had a magnificent time!
ReplyDeleteI love the pig's ears flying in the wind in the second picture!
ReplyDeleteoh my, looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteEvents like this are the best, me thinks!
ReplyDeleteGOOD old family days out, there is always some thing for every one...
Splendid piccies Kate.
Love Maria x
These more traditional fairs are great aren't they? My kids love them but there is always a point where they ask where the Waltza is! Ada :)
ReplyDeleteOn your marks, get set.....go!
ReplyDeleteThose racing pigs are hilarious and the archway of arms 'phew' not too sure if I would be brave enough, but my kids would be right in there.
Nina x
Not just any old knights, but handsome and in shining armour. Goodness me!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! :)
ReplyDeleteI love pigs, they are just the funniest creatures! What an amazing bird too, stunning!
Looks like it was a great day out. :)
Vivienne x
I need to experience this one day! Those hams (squeal) and such a handsome knight.
ReplyDeleteOh how fun. We also spent our weekend at a fair, but there was a sad lack of knights, pigs and falcons!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great fair! Love the racing pigs, the dashing knight and watching the bird flying down must have made you goose bumpy, I felt it just looking at the photo.....all dusted off with scrummy food....sounds like the perfect day out.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photos! Sounds and looks like quite a day, how fun!
ReplyDeleteThat looked like a very fun and entertaining day. I love the pigs! I just found your blog and I'll be back. I love learning about life and celebrations in other countries. Especially the UK, because of my heritage. Have a wonderful week and do come over and visit, Connie :)
ReplyDeleteRacing pigs!Racing pigs! I' d travel miles to see racing pigs!
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful pictures, as usual, oh and I must add your header... oh I could look at it for ever. Loved the racing piggies....
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful post Kate...Your photographs are fabulous...and you are right ...we Brits are a touch on the crazy side too at times!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a lovely Sunday,
Susan x
P.S Lovely to see you on Facebook too!
Such a wonderful post Kate...Your photographs are fabulous...and you are right ...we Brits are a touch on the crazy side too at times!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a lovely Sunday,
Susan x
P.S Lovely to see you on Facebook too!
Gosh! That is a dashing knight dashing about there! What fun it all looks!!
ReplyDeleteI had my own close encounter with falconry recently, I must remember to post the pics. Yours really convey the eagerness of every member of that 'tunnel' :)
(For one awful moment I thought you were going to say there'd been a hog roast ;) )
Hello again, I'm back and I'm following. I would be honored if you would decide to be mutual followers, I enjoy the sharing of ideas, the learning about other countries, the art, the crafts, the recipes, and the sisterhood of blogging. Looking forward to hearing from you again. Have a marvelous day, Connie :)
ReplyDeleteHow incredibly colorful. It must have been great fun!
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