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Content Published February 14, 2026

Bishop of Lynn Opens Town's Historic Funfair

King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK, 14/02/2026. The Suffragan Bishop of Lynn, The Right Reverend Dr Jane Elizabeth Steen riding the dodgems after blessing the 819th King’s Lynn mart .The fair is the oldest in the UK, having been granted a charter by King John in 1205 for the event to be held each year on Valentine's Day. It is also the first fair in the Showman’s calendar where new rides are premiered before moving off around the country. After leading prayers, the Bishop traditionally takes a turn on one of the rides to ensure they are safe & suitable for the public.

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Content Published February 14, 2026

Bishop of Lynn Opens Town's Historic Funfair

King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK, 14/02/2026. The Suffragan Bishop of Lynn, The Right Reverend Dr Jane Elizabeth Steen riding the dodgems after blessing the 819th King’s Lynn mart .The fair is the oldest in the UK, having been granted a charter by King John in 1205 for the event to be held each year on Valentine's Day. It is also the first fair in the Showman’s calendar where new rides are premiered before moving off around the country. After leading prayers, the Bishop traditionally takes a turn on one of the rides to ensure they are safe & suitable for the public.

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Content Published February 14, 2026

Bishop of Lynn Opens Town's Historic Funfair

King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK, 14/02/2026. The Suffragan Bishop of Lynn, The Right Reverend Dr Jane Elizabeth Steen riding the dodgems after blessing the 819th King’s Lynn mart .The fair is the oldest in the UK, having been granted a charter by King John in 1205 for the event to be held each year on Valentine's Day. It is also the first fair in the Showman’s calendar where new rides are premiered before moving off around the country. After leading prayers, the Bishop traditionally takes a turn on one of the rides to ensure they are safe & suitable for the public.

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Content Published February 14, 2026

Bishop of Lynn Opens Town's Historic Funfair

King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK, 14/02/2026. The Suffragan Bishop of Lynn, The Right Reverend Dr Jane Elizabeth Steen riding the dodgems after blessing the 819th King’s Lynn mart .The fair is the oldest in the UK, having been granted a charter by King John in 1205 for the event to be held each year on Valentine's Day. It is also the first fair in the Showman’s calendar where new rides are premiered before moving off around the country. After leading prayers, the Bishop traditionally takes a turn on one of the rides to ensure they are safe & suitable for the public.

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Content Published February 14, 2026

Bishop of Lynn Opens Town's Historic Funfair

King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK, 14/02/2026. The Suffragan Bishop of Lynn, The Right Reverend Dr Jane Elizabeth Steen riding the dodgems after blessing the 819th King’s Lynn mart .The fair is the oldest in the UK, having been granted a charter by King John in 1205 for the event to be held each year on Valentine's Day. It is also the first fair in the Showman’s calendar where new rides are premiered before moving off around the country. After leading prayers, the Bishop traditionally takes a turn on one of the rides to ensure they are safe & suitable for the public.

bishop blessing britain british carnival ceremony charter christian church clergy clerical community custom diocese east ecclesiastical england entertainment fair fairground festival funfair heritage historic institution jane king leisure local lynn mart mayor minister norfolk opening parish pastime patron prayer priest religion religious rite showmen steen suffragan tradition uk valentine anglican

Content Published February 14, 2026

Bishop of Lynn Opens Town's Historic Funfair

King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK, 14/02/2026. The Suffragan Bishop of Lynn, The Right Reverend Dr Jane Elizabeth Steen riding the dodgems after blessing the 819th King’s Lynn mart .The fair is the oldest in the UK, having been granted a charter by King John in 1205 for the event to be held each year on Valentine's Day. It is also the first fair in the Showman’s calendar where new rides are premiered before moving off around the country. After leading prayers, the Bishop traditionally takes a turn on one of the rides to ensure they are safe & suitable for the public.

bishop blessing britain british carnival ceremony charter christian church clergy clerical community custom diocese east ecclesiastical england entertainment fair fairground festival funfair heritage historic institution jane king leisure local lynn mart mayor minister norfolk opening parish pastime patron prayer priest religion religious rite showmen steen suffragan tradition uk valentine anglican

Content Published February 14, 2026

Bishop of Lynn Opens Town's Historic Funfair

King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK, 14/02/2026. Conservative MP for North West Norfolk, James Wild, at the opening the 819th King’s Lynn mart .The fair is the oldest in the UK, having been granted a charter by King John in 1205 for the event to be held each year on Valentine's Day. It is also the first fair in the Showman’s calendar where new rides are premiered before moving off around the country.

bishop blessing britain british carnival ceremony charter christian church clergy clerical community custom diocese east ecclesiastical england entertainment fair fairground festival funfair heritage historic institution jane king leisure local lynn mart mayor minister norfolk opening parish pastime patron prayer priest religion religious rite showmen steen suffragan tradition uk valentine anglican james wild

Content Published February 14, 2026

Bishop of Lynn Opens Town's Historic Funfair

King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK, 14/02/2026. The Suffragan Bishop of Lynn, The Right Reverend Dr Jane Elizabeth Steen opening the 819th King’s Lynn mart .The fair is the oldest in the UK, having been granted a charter by King John in 1205 for the event to be held each year on Valentine's Day. It is also the first fair in the Showman’s calendar where new rides are premiered before moving off around the country. After blessing the mart, the Bishop traditionally takes a turn on the dodgems to ensure they are suitable for the public to ride.

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Content Published February 22, 2020

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A barker, or more latterly 'ride supervisor' observes the operation of the Waltzers, 2020.

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Content Published February 17, 2020

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A young man has an interaction with the police by the Penny Falls, 2020.

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Content Published February 18, 2017

Kings Lynn Mart 2017

Hang on to the bar for two minutes to win £20.00, 2017.

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Content Published February 13, 2016

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A young woman holds a husky pup by the rides, 2016.

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Content Published February 16, 2015

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Two friends playing Ring-Toss for prizes including 200 Silk Cut cigarettes and a bottle of vodka, 2015.

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Content Published February 22, 2013

Kings Lynn Mart 2013

After officially opening the Mart, the Suffragan Bishop of Kings Lynn, The Right Reverend Jonathan Meyrick exercises his ancient right to the first ride on the Dodgems, 2013.

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Content Published February 16, 2013

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A young man tests his strength on the mechanical punchbag in 2013, an amusement that has remained popular since Victorian times.

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Content Published February 16, 2013

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The controller of the Waltzers, 2013.

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Content Published February 18, 2012

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Riding the Super Bob, 2012. The ride is an update of the 1930s Switchback where riders are conveyed around a track that rises and falls.

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Content Published February 18, 2012

Kings Lynn Mart 2012

Riding the Super Bob, 2012. The ride is an update of the 1930s Switchback where riders are conveyed around a track that rises and falls.

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Content Published February 17, 2012

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Teenagers queue to buy Credit Crunch Candy Floss in 2012.

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