School children create art display to celebrate Loughborough Market and Fair anniversary

The aim is to inspire young people to be interested in their heritage.

Charnwood Primary School children have taken part in celebrations to mark the 800th anniversary of Loughborough Market and Fair.

The children have created over 200 images of stalls, food, and funfair rides, which have been used to make a window display at Charnwood library. 

Councillor Christine Radford, the 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 have created some amazing artwork inspired by the history of the Market and Fair and their unique interpretations brings a whole new dimension. It is great to see such a positive and creative response.”

The display will be available to see until April 2022.

Loughborough held its first fair on 31st July 1221 to mark the feast day of Saint Peter and in the same year, it was granted a charter to hold a market.

The ‘My Magical Market, My Fantastical Fair!’ children’s art project is being led by Culture Leicestershire of Leicestershire County Council. The aim is to inspire children to be interested in their heritage.