Here we journey back to visit six of the most famous forgotten fairs from English history. 1. Stourbridge Fair (1211-1933) Every September since the early 13th century, Cambridge’s Stourbridge Common was the site of what was medieval Europe’s largest fair.

One of the most famous fairs in England is Widdecombe Fair. In literature, the name appears in one of the most well-known English rhymes; Widdecombe Fair. The fair is held in Devon annually and is possibly all the more popular because of the song Widdicombe Fair, a short extract goes...

Imagine stepping into a scene from a storybook: lush green fields, quaint stalls selling handmade crafts, the aroma of freshly baked goods wafting through the air, and the sounds of cheerful chatter and traditional folk music. Welcome to the enchanting world of British country fairs, a charming and integral part of British culture.

2014年1月7日 · Between 1550 and 1850, there were five occurrences of entrepreneurs and revelers taking to the ice for a Frost Fair, turning the frozen river into a wild festival.

A scène à faire (French for "scene to be made" or "scene that must be done"; plural: scènes à faire; both pronounced [sɛn a fɛʁ]) is a scene in a book or film which is almost obligatory for a book or film in that genre.

2024年9月10日 · Create 10 pro Old English scenes now with medieval settings, vintage typography, and rustic aesthetics, featuring nostalgic landscapes, ancient castles, and heraldic symbols.

This lovely painting shows a moment in time captured at the Egton Fair in the North York Moors. Like many of the villages in this National Park, Egton has its own unique character, shown here through the large green and quaint rows of houses.

A readable study on the place of old-time fairs in England’s culture and economy, tracing fairs from Saxon times to the present and examining why today’s fairs are based purely on entertainment rather than trade. Jugglers, fiddlers, naughty ladies, livestock–who could ask for …

2016年8月15日 · Colourful, boisterous and often bawdy, the old-time fairs punctuated the routine of the year like exploding stars in the firmament. They were also a vital part of England's economy. This comprehensive and readable new study examines a long neglected subject and its impact on trade and everyday lives.

Hardcover - Art Union of London. - 1881 - Condition: Fair - Nine steel engravings after the originals designed for Westminster Palace, each with an explanatory narrative. Front covers slightly marked and bumped.