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Article: Thousands enjoy Holcot steam rally.
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- Northampton Chronicle and Echo (Northampton, England)
- Article date:
- August 28, 2007
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Thousands of steam enthusiasts made the most of the glorious weekend weather at Holcot's 10th annual steam and country fair.
More than 60 engines and a huge array of stalls and attractions thrilled delighted crowds at the three-day event, which was opened on Saturday by John Crawley, who instigated the first steam rally in Bedford in 1957.
Families had travelled to Holcot from across the country, including Dennis Brakley and his wife Jean, who had come from Peterborough to enjoy the fun.
Mr Brakley, 69, said: "We've been for the past four years and this year has been as good as ever.
"Although there are a lot of attractions, we always ...