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The Royal Oak ~ Okeford Fitzpaine
The Royal Oak pub is in the village of Okeford Fitzpaine in the county of Dorset. There is a blue plaque on the wall to mark the site where the concept of the steam fair first evolved. I have left a link for anyone interested. Sadly it has been cancelled this year because of spiralling costs, but there are plans to hold the world famous event in 2024.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Dorset_Steam_Fair#:~:text=It%20is%20reputedly%20the%20largest,England%2C%20every%20summer%20since%201969.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Dorset_Steam_Fair#:~:text=It%20is%20reputedly%20the%20largest,England%2C%20every%20summer%20since%201969.
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The steam fair had become so large costs were always likely to be a problem,
I hope it will return next year, HBM and a good week
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Interesting information on the blue plaque and more in the link. Such a shame the steam fair has been cancelled this year. I might consider going next year! I went to a small on in Devon a few years back and quite enjoyed it (and got some nice photos). www.ipernity.com/doc/keithburton/23816383
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Keith Burton clubIt is a shame that this years steam fair is cancelled. My neighbour stays there for the 3 days in their motor home and it's very popular with people coming from all over Europe. I will warn you that it's very noisy and you've never seen steam like it ;-)) Very lively in the evenings, with lots of entertainment. I last went 7 years ago, but just for a day.
Thanks for the link Keith. What a lovely steam engine.
Thank you for your kind comments and have a good new week.
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A charming place well taken!
HBM (there are benche!), Rosa, and have a wonderful week!
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HBM, enjoy the week. Herb
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A pity about the steam fair. Costs just get out of hand, so they either reduce the size of events or have them only every other year.
One of the problems here is people bringing their own drinks instead of buying so the organizers don't make enough to cover costs. Just imagine people bringing their own wine bottles but expecting to have them opened and get glasses for free....
Rosalyn Hilborne club has replied to Gudrun clubYes it is a shame that rising costs have curtailed many events. Let's hope things settle down next year and they can all recover.
It is a pity people decide to bring their own drinks and often their own food to events. It's one of the joys of going to them, to sample the food and drinks :-(
Thank you very much for your good and interesting comments Gudrun.
Have nice Tuesday.
A wonderful picture and fantastic information in the link.
I have never been to the steam fair, but have met people who have.
It would be a great experience.
Best Wishes, and stay safe!!
Peter
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