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St Lawrence Fair 6th August 1953 The three strangely dressed gentlemen who came to her
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St Lawrence Fair 6th August 1953 The three strangely dressed gentlemen who came to her
St Lawrence Fair 6th August 1953 The three strangely dressed gentlemen who came to her fathers pub down three pints of ale as part of the three day St Lawrence Fair. It is the duty of the Portreeve left (Robert Garner), The Lord of the Manor centre (Charles Paul) and the Town Bailiff right (Richard Ascolt) to visit all the pubs in the town of Ashburton and taste the beer to ensure the brew is up to a good standard, the custom dates back to 1310. Little Hedi Westman did not want to be left out so she drinks her lemonade from a pint glass
Reg Lewis
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Ashburton
Devon
England
Media ID 21673217
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Alcohol Beer Custom Devon Drink Fancy Dress Girl Lemonade Straws Tankard Tradition Medieval Dress Pint Glass
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the St Lawrence Fair on 6th August 1953. The image captures three strangely dressed gentlemen who have arrived at her father's pub in Ashburton. As part of the three-day fair, it is their duty to ensure that the beer served in all the town's pubs meets a high standard. On the left stands Portreeve Robert Garner, representing tradition and authority. In the center is Charles Paul, Lord of the Manor, exuding an air of importance and prestige. Completing this trio is Richard Ascolt, Town Bailiff, with a stern expression suggesting his commitment to upholding local customs. However, amidst these serious figures stands little Hedi Westman. Determined not to be left out of this age-old ritual, she holds a pint glass filled with lemonade instead of ale – her own version of participation in this historic event. The photograph beautifully captures both tradition and innocence as Hedi sips her lemonade through a straw while surrounded by men donning medieval attire and tankards full of ale. Their hats add an element of whimsy to an otherwise formal scene. This image serves as a reminder that even during times steeped in custom and formality like the 1950s, there was still room for joyous moments where children could find their place within age-old traditions.
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