Fairford town originated as a river-crossing settlement on the River Coln, the ancient market town is dominated by the beautifully proportioned Late Perpendicular 'wool' church of St Mary with its pinnacled tower, magnificent stained medieval stained glass and a wealth of carvings in both wood and stone. The stained and painted glass in the windows ranks among the finest in England.
Fairford is well known for its military air base nearby where Concorde had its maiden flight.
The main street of Fairford is lined with 17th and 18th century stone houses, and along with the many inns, are a reminder of Fairford's importance as a coaching town.
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Interesting Fact
The 15th century church of St Mary has a set of 28 stained glass windows which is the only complete medieval glazing scheme to survive in England. The glass is of excellent quality and the work of the royal glazier, Barard Fowler, who also designed the windows for Kings College Cambridge.
MAJOR EVENT
The International Air Tattoo RAF Fairford in July.
The Air Tattoo is the biggest military airshow in the world .
The Royal International Air Tattoo is staged annually in support of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust. The show brings together some of the world's most spectacular aircraft and display teams, including the Vulcan bomber and the Red Arrows. The show has run at Fairford since 1985.
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