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Final Fair and Suppression

When
1855
Where
West Smithfield
Part of
The last Bartholomew Fair held in London

The last Bartholomew Fair was held in 1855 before being banned by City authorities for public disorder.

The fair, traditionally held on 24 August, took place in 1855 at West Smithfield. City authorities suppressed it, viewing the event as a source of debauchery and inappropriate entertainment for Victorian London.

Sources

  1. Bartholomew Fair Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
  2. Smithfield, London Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29

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