Sunday’s Quality Street Fair at Merstham saw large crowds on a very short stretch of the Pilgrims’ Way.

The annual event with stalls is the successor to a horse fair operating under an Edward III charter.

The Pilgrims’ Way runs down Quality Street which is named after the 1902 stage play Quality Street. This eventually gave rise to the Quality Street sweet tin.

Yesterday the coconut shy was giving Quality Street chocolates as prizes.

Many other stalls were offering refreshments.

At the end of the street a narrow passage carries pilgrims over the M25 and directly to the church on a hill.

The ancient church is open daily and warmly welcomes pilgrims with offer of a stamp and even tissues and chocolate if required.

Also available is basic accommodation in the church hall -a floor, kitchen and toilet. Booking via [email protected]