Village fair gives glimpse of life in Viking era

Around 300 people went to a Viking-themed family fair in the village near Hoveton on Sunday. It was organised by local Lynne Saunders, in memory of her husband Gary, who died in June 2020, aged 59.

Freya Utting, Lynne Saunders and Felicity Malt at the Viking-themed fair in Ashmanhaugh. (Image: Archant)

Mrs Saunders said the fair raised around £900 for the British Heart Foundation and the acute oncology unit at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, which cared for her husband.

Mrs Saunders said: "We had a similar craft fair in 2019, but this event had a theme to it. It was a real family affair - our four children all helped out and we sat around the fire in the evening playing music.

Maya and Richard Goram in costume at the Viking-themed fair in Ashmanhaugh. (Image: Archant)

"Gary wanted to be an archaeologist when he was younger, and we've always been interested in re-enactments. Although we're not re-enactors, we tried to give a flavour of Viking life."

Mrs Saunders said she was already planning to put on another Viking fair next year.

A tribute to Lynne's late husband, Gary Saunders. (Image: Archant)

A scene from the Viking themed fair in Ashmanhaugh. (Image: Archant)

Etty Malt and Lacey Rae Hines at the Viking fair. (Image: Archant)

One of the participants at the Viking-themed fair in Ashmanhaugh. (Image: Archant)