Follow the Bear: Stunning photo exhibition celebrates Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival

Photographer Andy Gutteridge’s work shows behind the scenes images of popular Fenland tradition

A stunning photo exhibition highlighting the spectacular Straw Bear festival has opened in Whittlesey.

The ‘Life and Soul of the Straw Bear’ exhibition is on display in the town library, with photographer Andy Gutteridge documenting the festival – including the behind the scenes images that most visitors to the festival will not get to see.

There are more than 100 photographs in the exhibition, many focussing on the volunteers involved in organising the festival.

It will also be running at the library on Monday between 9am and 5pm, Tuesday between 9am and 1pm, and Wednesday between 9am and 12pm.

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