Princess Anne celebrates the anniversary of a farmers market

Started by Jennifer, February 18, 2015, 12:48:09 PM

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QuotePrincess Anne was all smiles as she toured the Thame Market in Oxfordshire on Tuesday and looked at the many different goods and treats that were on offer.

The daughter of Queen Elizabeth visited the market on the occasion of its 800th anniversary and during her stroll around the market, the Princess Royal spoke to several of the stall holders.

The farmers' market, which takes place every Tuesday, is in fact a thousand years old, but it wasn't until 1215 — 800 years ago — that the market became a 'real' market, when King John gave it his royal seal of approval with a Market Charter.

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