In photos: Annual Scarva Sham Fight

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Tens of thousands of people have lined the streets of Scarva in County Down for the annual Sham Fight
A parade took place in the village before the crowds gathered for a theatrical re-enactment of the victory of King William over King James at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690
Scarva is where King William is said to have camped with his army on his way to the battle of the Boyne

13 July 2023

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Carson the Irish Wolfhound was there to see the fight along with Will and Georgia Gardiner, Calum Guiney and Andrew Devlin
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Tens of thousands of visitors converged on the County Down village for the traditional celebrations
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Some 4,000 members of the Royal Black Institution and about 70 bands were on parade
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A pipe band makes its way through the parade route
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The spectators enjoyed the good weather
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A cool customer on parade at Scarva
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Thousands, young and old, turned out to watch the parade
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The mock battle take place between rival monarchs William and James and their men
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It's all over: King William wins

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