'Loughborough Market 800' oral history collection, 2021

This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)

  • Reference
    • GB 3003 EMOHA57
  • Dates of Creation
    • 2021
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 12 interviews

Scope and Content

This oral history collection comprises 12 interviews, conducted by telephone and video due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The interviewees talk about their experiences of Loughborough Market and Fair. The weekly market is still held in Loughborough and the fair takes place every November with both events having had few breaks in eight centuries of history. The cancellation of the fair in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic is thought to be one of the few occasions the fair has not been held.

Administrative / Biographical History

This oral history project was part of a series of events to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Royal Charters, which granted permission for the market and fair to be held in Loughborough. Interviews were conducted by telephone and video due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Charnwood Borough Council, which operates both the market and the fair worked with a range of partners including Leicestershire County Council, Loughborough Local Studies Volunteers, Community Curators, Loughborough Library. Charnwood Museum and Loughborough Town Hall to commemorate the occasion.

Access Information

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Born digital

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Leicestershire County Council