PHOTOGRAPHERS revelled in the longest street fair in Europe as it returned to Abingdon this week.

Abingdon Michaelmas Fair, which runs from the Market Place, through the High Street, The Square and the full length of Ock Street, took place on Monday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 11.

The historic street fair started following the shortage of labour due to the Black Death, the fair was a hiring fair and the equivalent of job websites and employment agencies today.

READ MORE: Abingdon Michaelmas Fair boosts trade this year

Members of Oxford Mail’s Camera Club took some amazing snaps of the event including the variety of rides, fairground games, food stalls, and residents enjoying themselves as the fair returned for a second time after the cancellation in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Oxford Mail: Robert BeasleyRobert Beasley (Image: Robert Beasley)

Oxford Mail: Robert BeasleyRobert Beasley (Image: Robert Beasley)

Oxford Mail: Robert BeasleyRobert Beasley (Image: Robert Beasley)

Oxford Mail: Robert BeasleyRobert Beasley (Image: Robert Beasley)

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Oxford Mail: Howie CrookHowie Crook (Image: Howie Crook)

Oxford Mail: Howie CrookHowie Crook (Image: Howie Crook)

Oxford Mail: Howie CrookHowie Crook (Image: Howie Crook)

Oxford Mail: Howie CrookHowie Crook (Image: Howie Crook)

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Oxford Mail: Barry GibbsBarry Gibbs (Image: Barry Gibbs)

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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.

Get in touch with her by emailing: Gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk

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