Stratford-upon-Avon revives medieval recruitment drive at ‘mop fair’
Hopes that tradition from 14th century will help ease pressure on hospitality sector in area
Stratford-upon-Avon is reviving a traditional recruitment drive dating from medieval times to help ease the modern squeeze on hospitality workers in the region.
The Warwickshire town, Shakespeare’s birthplace, is launching the job and apprenticeship event in conjunction with its annual October funfair, which is known as the “mop fair” .



