Barnstaple Fair (1915)

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Roll up, roll up! For generations of North Devonians, September has meant the fun of Barnstaple's annual fair. Among the oldest in Britain and still taking place today, it was one of few to persist through the Great War.
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[@ziggystardust9707]

Look at the lack of men between 18 - 50 years ..All fighting over in France I'd imagine. So sad.

[@grahamhawthorn2320]

Kids playing outside, no McDonalds, no mobile phones and cows with horns. Bliss