Travellers Attend The Annual Appleby Horse Fair
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Travellers wash their horses in the River Eden in preparation for selling at the Appleby Horse Fair on June 3, 2011 in Appleby, England. Appleby Horse Fair has existed under the protection of a charter granted by James II since 1685. It is one of the key gathering points for the Romany, gypsy and traveling community. Appleby Horse Fair is attended by about 5,000 travellers who come to buy and sell horses. The animals are washed and groomed before being ridden at high speed along the [mad mile] for the viewing of potential buyers. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Romany caravans line up at the Appleby Horse Fair on June 3, 2011 in Appleby, England. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
A man trots his horses down the street at the Appleby Horse Fair on June 3, 2011 in Appleby, England. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
A traveller named Jackie reaches for a cigarette whilst washing his horse in the River Eden in preparation for selling at the Appleby Horse Fair on June 3, 2011 in Appleby, England. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
A boy walks his horses down the street at the Appleby Horse Fair on June 3, 2011 in Appleby, England. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
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