An important time of the year for any rural community, the Hiring, Mop or Statute Fair reached its peak popularity in the 19th Century as a way to seek and to provide employment. This talk will outline:
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- How, when and where the fairs worked
- The evidence they leave behind
- The campaign against the fairs
- Registration societies
- Why the fairs declined as employment tools
- Some of the other attractions provided
For LWMFHS members only
Membership starts at £12, to join or find out more follow this link [London Westminster & Middlesex FHS | Parish Chest]
Doors open at 7.45 for an 8pm start.
Contact: virtualbranch@lwmfhs.org
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