The
Village of Clarenbridge grew up around a market and the
market itself grows around the bridge that spans the River
Clarin that runs through the village.
When the market developed,
the Reddingtons (the local landlords) donated to the village
a triangular portion of land in the heart of the village.
They built a cut stone wall around it and planted beech
and chestnut trees along the wall. These trees now provide
shelter and shade to this lovely piece of ground.
It is in this setting
that the annual Clarenbridge Market is held. This market
is a journey back into the past and a glimpse into the future;
a day when time does not matter and people gather to remember
and to celebrate with music and song.
We have discovered
a lot of hidden talents in many varied fields such as crafts,
cookery, music and song. But above all it’s a day
when we have time to meet and greet our neighbours and to
remember our past.
