The event in Appleby and neighbouring Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria is expected to see 30,000 visitors, with 10,000 of them from the gypsy, Roma and traveller community.
Appleby horse fair began in 1775 for drovers and horse dealers to sell their stock and is expected to see 30,000 visitors, with 10,000 of them from the gypsy, Roma and traveller community.
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Adventurer Ed Stafford visited Appleby Horse Fair as he spent two months travelling across the UK for the Channel 4 documentary 60 Days with the Gypsies.