Leicester schoolchildren create artwork for Loughborough Market and Fair anniversary
Charnwood Primary School created a window display with over 200 images for a local library.
Pic: County Council Chairman Dan Harrison standing in front of Loughborough Library.
A Leicester primary school has created art with images of stalls, food, and funfair rides to mark the 800th anniversary of Loughborough Market and Fair.
Schoolchildren from Charnwood Primary School celebrated the historic market with a 200-image window display at Charnwood Library.
The piece, completed in 2021, is on display until April 2022 and celebrates the rich history of the fair and market.
Councillor Christine Radford, a cabinet member for heritage, leisure and arts, said: "The ancient Loughborough Market and Fair are famous aspects of the town's history.
"It is fantastic that the community are celebrating the history whilst enabling the younger generation to be involved and play their part.
"The children created some amazing artwork, and their unique interpretations bring a whole new dimension - it is great to see such a positive and creative response."
The first fair was held in Loughborough on July 31, 1221, to mark the feast day of Saint Peter.
That year, the Lord of the Manor received a charter to hold the market in Loughborough.
Since then, a market and fair have taken place in some form in Loughborough continuously.
Councillor Jenny Bokor, lead member for Loughborough at Charnwood Borough Council, said: "This is a fantastic and colourful display about our wonderful markets and fair.
"I would like to thank the children for being so imaginative and being part of our 800th-anniversary celebrations."
Culture Leicestershire of Leicestershire County Council leads the 'My Magical Market, My Fantastical Fair!' children's art project.
It aims to inspire interest in heritage using creativity and for every child to see their imaginations come to life on the windows of this prominent community hub.
Councillor Dan Harrison, Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, said: "It was a great experience to see the children's artwork marking this historic milestone for Loughborough.
"The market and fair are part of local life but also part of our history too. I'm sure it will continue going strong for many years to come."
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