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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Conservation funds secured for rare church frescoes
The forgotten frescoes, revealed after a 1979 arson attack, are now in need of more conservation.
Chairman 'proud' to celebrate club's 150 years
Royston Town Football Club is believed to date back to October 1875 when the team played in Essex.
East of England news quiz of the week
From a lonely dog to Amazon woes, how many questions can you get right?
Saudi student 'died within hour of confrontation'
A man accused of murdering a Saudi student in Cambridge was "wound up", a trial is told.
A421 westbound to close to 'strengthen soil'
A section between the Black Cat junction and Renhold Interchange is to be closed for three nights.
Village set for new 20mph limit despite objections
A decision on whether to implement the measures is due to be made on 25 February.
Part of A-road closed after head-on collision
Police say it is likely to remain closed until the end of the morning and paramedics are on-site.
Bridge to fully reopen after near two-year wait
The local authority says work to fix carriageway cracks will be completed at the end of next week.
Mental health charity says £205k grant is 'pivotal'
Sew Positive says the funding will also be used to install specialised sewing machines.
Water tower to be turned into home
It has been "redundant" for several years and not been maintained properly, its new owners say.
Mum speaks of pothole-swerving on fatal crash road
The woman says an oncoming lorry swerved into her lane earlier on the day of a fatal crash.

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