St Bartholomew's Fair Smithfield 18th century historical completely updated with new routes

completely updated with new routes

This photograph appeared in Volume 5 of Reid's 'Views of Westminster and London'

despite the increasing prevalence of motor power elsewhere

Peter Ackroyd has a genius for digging out the most surprising and entertaining details

Bartholomew Fair

St Bartholomew's Fair Smithfield 18th century historical completely updated with new routesSaint Bartholomew's Fair, Smithfield. Oil on canvas. General view of the fair, from the north. Clearly visible from left to right are: the tower of St. Bartholomew the Less, St. Paul's Cathedral and the tower of St. Sepulchre's. Two large theatre booths dominate the fairground.