Rose Queen, Macey Birch and her retinue in the Newburgh Fair procession.

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IN PICTURES: Newburgh Fair

By Michelle Adamson

Published 22nd Jun 2022, 12:30 BST

The annual Newburgh fair returned for the first time since 2019, beginning with a procession, featuring fancy dress, May Queens and morris dancers.

Newburgh Fair 2022

Women's Institute in the Newburgh Fair procession.

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Women's Institute in the Newburgh Fair procession. Photo: National World - Wigan Today

Year 1 and 2 pupils dress in Roald Dahl character in the Newburgh Fair procession.

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Year 1 and 2 pupils dress in Roald Dahl character in the Newburgh Fair procession. Photo: National World - Wigan Today

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