East Budleigh street party celebrates life of Sir Walter Raleigh

East Budleigh's celebration of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh. Picture: Peter Bowler (Image: Peter Bowler)

Morris dancers, woodwind performers and traditional Tudor dancers entertained crowds along the high street of the village, on Monday, August 27, marking 400 years since his death.

The event was organised by former head teacher, Charles Abram, and Maria Malinowska.

Charles said: “Rather than focusing on Sir Raleigh’s death, we celebrated his life; it was a huge success and got the whole village together and celebrating and enjoying the occasion.”

Just a few of the fun activities included children’s tug-of-war, duck race, Morris dancing and bell-ringing.

East Budleigh's celebration of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh. Picture: Peter Bowler (Image: Peter Bowler)

There was even a falconry display which served as a nod to Sir Walter Raleigh’s boat, the Falcon.

People also came in authentic Tudor costume.

Sir Walter Raleigh was born in Hayes Barton, near Budleigh Salterton. He was beheaded on October 29, 1618, under a sentence brought against him 15 years earlier for conspiracy against King James I.

East Budleigh's celebration of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh. Picture: Peter Bowler (Image: Peter Bowler)

One of the Exeter Morris Dancers group, which performed at East Budleigh's celebration of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh. Picture: Peter Bowler (Image: Peter Bowler)

East Budleigh's celebration of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh. Picture: Peter Bowler (Image: Peter Bowler)

The whole village came together for East Budleigh's celebration of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh. Picture: Peter Bowler (Image: Peter Bowler)

Barbeques were provided for people to cook their own food at East Budleigh's celebration of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh. Picture: Peter Bowler (Image: Peter Bowler)

A member of the Exeter Morris Dancers group, relaxing between performances, at East Budleigh's celebration of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh. Picture: Peter Bowler (Image: Peter Bowler)

East Budleigh's celebration of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh. Picture: Peter Bowler (Image: Peter Bowler)

East Budleigh's celebration of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh. Picture: Peter Bowler (Image: Peter Bowler)

East Budleigh's celebration of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh. Picture: Peter Bowler (Image: Peter Bowler)

East Budleigh's celebration of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh. Picture: Peter Bowler (Image: Peter Bowler)

East Budleigh's celebration of the life of Sir Walter Raleigh. Picture: Peter Bowler (Image: Peter Bowler)