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During the late Middle Ages the seaside town of Scarborough on the North East Coast of Yorkshire, was an important venue for tradesmen from all over England.
It was host to a huge 45-day trading event, starting August 15, which was exceptionally long for a fair in those times. Merchants came to it from all areas of England, Europe, Norway, Denmark, the Baltic and the Byzantine Empire.
Scarborough Fair originated from a charter granted by King Henry III of England on 22 January 1253.
The traditional 'Scarborough Fair' no longer exists but a number of low-key celebrations take place every September to mark the original event.
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