Burwell Carnival 2001

The weather held out for most of the day. This year's theme was nursery rhymes, folklore, myths and legends. Select an image to see the bigger picture.

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Little Bo Peep Big black sheep There is gold at the end of the rainbow Turning Japanese The Rainbow's winning float The old woman who hasn't yet heard of family planning Och aye the noo With age comes wisdom Start young Lots of happy faces
Albino Maltese Python 4 metres long Japanese work of art James and Luke - Samurai Warriors
A lot of work has gone into this costume First prize!
Looks like its time to go home
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The boy is one of many who has taken part in sessions at a community-run skatepark during half-term.
'England's first cycle street' opens to the public
The £2.4m project includes the road being painted red and footpaths being widened.
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A campaigner against the plans says it is a "significant moment" for the Grade II listed building.
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