The Trumpington Medieval Weekend was held on 16-18 June 1989, in celebration of Sir Roger de Trumpington, who died in 1289. On Friday 16 June, there were organ recitals and a flower festival in the Parish Church and a jazz band toured the village. On Saturday 17 June, there was a fair at Trumpington Hall, opened by Baroness Trumpington. On Sunday 18 June, there were services in the church and a Medieval feast. The events were arranged by the Parochial Church Council.
Programme cover, Trumpington Medieval Weekend, June 1989. Source: Andrew Roberts.
Events during the Trumpington Medieval Weekend, June 1989.
Programme for The Golden Trumpets, Trumpington Medieval Weekend, June 1989.
Committee, Trumpington Medieval Weekend, June 1989.
Medieval soldiers in the grounds of Trumpington Hall, Trumpington Medieval Weekend, 16-18 June 1989. Photo: Andrew Roberts.
Children in Medieval dress in the grounds of Trumpington Hall, with Grantchester in the distance, Trumpington Medieval Weekend, 16-18 June 1989. Photo: Andrew Roberts.
Morris men performing at Trumpington Hall, Trumpington Medieval Weekend. Photo: Andrew Roberts, 16-18 June 1989.
Competitors in the tug of war in the grounds of Trumpington Hall, Trumpington Medieval Weekend, 16-18 June 1989. Photo: Andrew Roberts.
Trying our hand as archers in the grounds of Trumpington Hall, Trumpington Medieval Weekend, 16-18 June 1989. Photo: Wendy Roberts.
Performance of The Golden Trumpets in the grounds of Trumpington Hall, Trumpington Medieval Weekend, 16-18 June 1989. Photo: Andrew Roberts.
