Stansted Mountfitchet is preparing itself to mark the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta including a medieval fair and a tapestry depicting the history of the village.
A re-enactment of the historic signing of the Magna Cara will take place on June 15 at Stansted's Mountfitchet Castle carried out by students from the Joyce Frankland Academy in Newport.
Other celebrations include:
19th June
Embroidery unveiling supported by an exhibition of our Facsimile Magna Carta. The embroidery is our centrepiece, framed and displayed over three panels
22nd June
800 miles in 800 years The Magna Carta bike ride
27th June
Medieval Fayre at Stansted Hall with displays of:
- Jousting in full costume
- Falconry
- Morris Dancers preceded by a pageant on horses
- Hog roast
- Themed crafts and displays from local schools