A watercolour plan titled 'A Visit to Mitcham Fair Monday August 14th' [1882]. This annual fair was held on the Upper Green in Mitcham from the time of Elizabeth I until just before World War II when it was moved to Mitcham Common. Attractions in 1882 included; a show of two fat girls, a performing fish (seal), boxing and Biddalls show. This site on the Green became an ornamental public garden in 1948.
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Image type: | Watercolour Painting |
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Ref: | 11037 |
Identifier: | Handbill 62/841 |
Date: | 1882 |
#1876 - 1900 #ENTERTAINMENT #Watercolour Painting