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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Tyson Fury among THOUSANDS of travellers at Appleby as horse fair kicks off TODAY – with locals locking down village
BOXER Tyson Fury has been spotted making his way to the historic Appleby Horse Fair as the annual event kicks off today. The Gypsy King, 36, will join tens of thousands of visitors who have flooded into the rural village of Appleby-in-Westmoorland, Cumbria, ahead of the festivities. 9 Tyson was spotted on a horse drawn cart as he made his way to the event Credit: MCPIX LTD 9 Travellers ride horses in the nearby River Eden as part of a long-held tradition Credit: LNP 9 Travellers have lined the roads ahead of the six-day event Credit: LNP He was spotted travelling by horse-drawn cart through Knutsford, Cheshire, as he makes his way to the fair. Locals are bracing for chaos as hundreds of campervans and horse-drawn carriages descended upon their rural town for the annual event. Cumbria Police confirmed 30 people had already arrested in the general area as part of an operation ahead of the fair. The six-day event typically features traditional music, dancing, horse riding, market stalls and horse sales. Read more News Traffic in the area ground to a standstill as visitors from the gypsy, roma and travelling community lined the streets. Huge queues started forming along the roads as they waited to enter the campsites. Families and their horses normally descend from miles away to attend the 340-year-old fair. It falls on the first weekend of June and is recognised as the largest of its kind in Europe. Most read in The Sun Horsemen and women have been seen riding their horses in the nearby River Eden as part of a long-held tradition. The annual gathering dates back to 1685 and is under the protection of a charter granted by James II. 9 Roughly 10,000 travellers are expected to descend on the village Credit: LNP 9 Traffic ground to a halt as horse-drawn carriages lined the roads Credit: NNP 9 Locals have braced for chaos and disruption during the festivities Credit: NNP By the 1900s it had evolved into an event for Gypsies and Travellers. There remains a huge police presence in the area, with officers on standby ahead of potential chaos and violence. Narrow country lanes leading to the village have been bursting with horses and caravans in the build-up to the traveller meet-up. I n 2020, the fair was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic , but huge crowds have returned to the event in recent years. Seven people were arrested at the 2021 meet-up, but the chaos didn't dampen spirits for the hundreds at the historical celebration. Some locals have closed down their pubs and services in protest. Fed-up residents living in the neighbouring village of Gargrave even drew up battle plan in preparation. They have complained of a with human excrement found in bushes, trees hacked down and scorch marks found on the village greens. Last year, more than 60 pick-up trucks and horse-drawn caravans descended on the village, with loud generators running throughout the night. 9 It dates back to 1685 and is protected by a royal charter granted by James II Credit: Getty 9 The fair is recognised as the largest in Europe Credit: LNP 9 Huge queues formed to get on the campsite for the 340-year-old fair Credit: NNP
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Who are Apprentice Boys of Derry who march in Glasgow this week?
The Apprentice Boys of Derry originates, and is based in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It has eight 'parent clubs' that have 'branch clubs' in Scotland, with several in Glasgow, England, the Republic of Ireland and Canada. It is a Protestant, loyalist organisation with an estimated 10,000 members worldwide. Its stated aim is to commemorate the siege of Derry in December 1688 when 13 apprentice boys closed the city gates to the troops of King James II. READ NEXT:9 loyalist parades in Glasgow on Saturday - all the roads affected The siege lasted until the following July, with thousands dying from starvation. Until today, the organisation marks both the 'shutting of the gates', sparking the beginning of the siege where the loyalist 'no surrender' slogan originates, and the 'Relief of Derry' when the siege ended. The organisation is separate from the Orange Order but some people are members of both. ABOD members wear crimson coloured collarettes. The organisation says it is a 'Christian, historical and cultural organisation, committed to maintaining the spirit of courage and liberty displayed by the Defenders of Londonderry in 1688-1689.' READ NEXT:'Don't blame us': Taxis hit back in Glasgow city centre transport row In November last year, the Apprentice Boys of Derry Bridgeton had a march halted by police when it was met by protesters attempting to stop in passing a catholic church. The protest centred around St Alphonsus Church in London Road, where in 2018 the priest Canon Tom White was spat on by a man following an Orange Order parade. Call it Out, campaigners against anti-Irish racism and anti-Catholic bigotry said the march was anti- Catholic and was intended to intimidate Catholics. Several of the Glasgow branches are holding marches this Saturday in the city.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Post-Medieval gold coin and 'Posie' ring found in Cornwall now declared treasure
Two historical artefacts have been officially declared treasure following separate inquests in Cornwall. A rare gold 'touch piece' from the reign of King James and a gold posie ring, both confirmed to be more than 300 years old, have been found in separate locations in the Duchy. On January 29, 2023, Mr Alan Williams discovered the ring using a metal detector on land with the permission of Mr and Mrs Hereford, owners of the land. Identified as a Medieval-style Posie ring, the gold band is distinguished by the clear inscription engraved upon it: 'If Worthy None, So Happy', followed by the initials 'ET'. The band has an internal diameter of approximately 18 millimetres and a width of 5mm. During the inquest on Monday, June 2, Assistant Coroner for Cornwall, Guy Davies, read out a curator's report which revealed the meaning behind the words on the ring. He said: 'Posie rings were popular for various occasions, often as tokens of love, friendship, or affection.' Read Next: Police prepare for thousands at Royal Cornwall Show with vehicle patrols He added that rings with the same wording have been found in other parts of the UK, including one in Wales. The ring, confirmed to be more than 300 years old and containing more than ten per cent precious metal, now belongs to the Duchy of Cornwall. Mr Davies added that the British Museum is set to acquire it, through Cornwall's own Constantine Museum, expressing an interest in housing the artefact. The second item was a gold post-medieval coin, discovered on April 17, 2024, by Mr Dalton. He found the coin while metal detecting with permission on a beach above high water in the district of Kerrier, buried 12 centimetres deep in sand. The land where he coin was found is owned by Cornwall Council. A curator's report, presented to the court by Laura Miucci (former Finds Liaison Officer) with contributions from Dr Deniese Wilding of the British Museum, shed light on the coin's significance. 'It's described as a well-preserved complete gold touch piece, which is a ceremonial coin from the reign of King James II,' the report, read by Mr Davies, said. 'Dating from 1685 to 1688, these touch pieces formed part of the ceremony of touching for the King's evil, which is a ritual during which English Monarchs exercise their gift of healing the disease of scrofula. The afflicted received a momentum in the form of a touch piece suspended on a white ribbon. 'After the restoration of Charles II in 1660, special non-monetary gold pieces were made for this ceremony. 'This practice was ended by George I, who supposedly thought the practice was too Catholic. Of course, our coin here, from the reign of James II, a monarch with famously Catholic leanings.' Read Next: Woman who shone laser beam at police helicopter 'acted recklessly and stupidly' Similar examples of these touch pieces have been found across England. Mr Davies noted the interest in the artefact: 'I have a note that I've received from the British Museum indicating that there is interest in this item, Marazion Museum wish to acquire this item.' Concluding the inquest for the coin, Mr Davies said: 'This object is more than 300 years old and it is composed of more than ten per cent precious metal. 'I find it to be a complete gold touch piece from the reign of James II, 1685 to 1688. I find this item, this gold coin, is treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.'
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Daily Record
Historic 15th century Dumfries and Galloway tower reopens to visitors
Orchardton Tower near Palnackie had been closed to allow masonry to be inspected. A historic 15th century tower in Dumfries and Galloway has reopened to visitors. Orchardton Tower near Palnackie had been closed to allow masonry to be inspected. But Historic Environment Scotland has now completed its assessments, meaning visitors are welcome to once again explore the only free-standing round tower of its type in Scotland. Orchardton Tower was a fortified residence for nobleman John Cairns, who it is thought built the structure around 1455 and may have acquired the land after James II's overthrow of the Douglases. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. HES' district visitor and community manager for Dumfries and Galloway, Rosie Thorp, said: 'We're thrilled to be welcoming visitors back to Orchardton Tower, where they can delve into the history of late medieval noble life. 'Nestled in a beautiful part of the Dumfries and Galloway landscape, and the only surviving near free-standing late medieval circular tower in the country, this is a truly one-of-a-kind part of our built heritage and an asset in telling Scotland's story.' Orchardton tower is open from 9.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday until the end of September, then from 9.30am to 4.30pm Saturday to Wednesday between October and March. Entry is free.
The Herald Scotland
14-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
'Unique' 15th century circular tower reopens to visitors
It operated as a fortified residence for a nobleman named John Cairns, who is thought to have built the structure in around 1455 and may have acquired the land after James II's overthrow of the Douglases. Circular towers, or donjons, such as this were integral to 1200s strongholds like Bothwell Castle or Dirleton Castle, but they were replaced by square and rectangular tower houses. At Orchardton, Cairns built himself a round tower 200 years after they'd gone out of fashion. READ MORE: Rosie Thorp, District Visitor and Community Manager for Dumfries and Galloway at Historic Environment Scotland (HES), said: 'We're thrilled to be welcoming visitors back to Orchardton Tower, where they can delve into the history of late medieval noble life. "Nestled in a beautiful part of the Dumfries and Galloway landscape, and the only surviving near free-standing late medieval circular tower in the country, this is a truly one-of-a-kind part of our built heritage and an asset in telling Scotland's story.' The High-Level Masonry Programme is the result of ongoing risk assessment and sample surveys and assesses the impact of climate change on sites as well as the scale of deterioration caused by a number of other factors, including the materials used in the building's construction, its age and physical location. Whilst this is not an issue unique to Scotland, HES is believed to be amongst the first heritage managers to approach it in this way, with the results shared with peer organisations. From April 1 until September 30, Orchardton tower is open every day from 9:30am to 6:30pm. From October 1 to March 31, the site is open Saturday to Wednesday (closed Thursday and Friday) from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Entry to the site is free of charge.
