According to Carthy, he taught the song to Simon in 1964, years before iconic folk duo Simon & Garfunkel turned the song into their hit, “Scarborough Fair/Canticle.” However, what started as a ...

Martin Carthy once believed Paul Simon had stolen his 'Scarborough Fair' arrangement. Decades later, the folk legend says he ...

The producers of the beloved Scarborough Renaissance Festival have closed the long-running chapter on Screams, transforming ...

Scarborough is preparing to showcase a lively season of arts and cultural events. The Scarborough Fair’s Autumn and Winter Season promises to draw visitors long after the summer crowds have left, with ...

Photographer Richard Ponter went along to capture all the fun of the fair – check out his pictures below: The popular fair, which has been coming to the town for more than 50 years, features a huge ...