Businesses in Appleby have boarded up their shops as thousands of travellers in horse-drawn carriages, wagons and caravans have arrive in the Cumbrian market town for the annual horse fair.
Fears of overcrowding and crime have once again forced shops and restaurants to close for the six day event which attracts around 10,000 travellers and over 30,000 other visitors.
So far, a sweet shop, pet shop, cafe, gift shop and charity shop have shut their doors, sacrificing nearly a week of business.
Pictures show caravans in a long queue of traffic in the market town where travellers will show off their horses and
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