ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR!     

In association with the Greenwich Historical Society, we are delighted to present ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR! a presentation by Horatio Blood.

Horatio Blood is the Secretary of the Greenwich Historical Society and Neil Rhind the Vice President. It is as a gesture of grateful thanks for all of Neil's support and endeavours for GHS over the years that there is no charge for this Event. Please note however to secure a place, registration is required via Eventbrite using the link below.

Greenwich Fair was held twice a year at Easter and Whitsun, hordes of pleasure seekers descended upon Greenwich by road, river and rail for three days of rumbustious revelry.The glorious heyday of the fair was the 1830s when the enormous favourite fixtures of Richardson's Theatre and the Crown and Anchor Dancing Booth held court. The unrivalled attractions included menageries, swingboats, the first roundabout in England, Punch and Judy, waxworks, gingerbread, tumbling, roley poley, drink and debauchery.

Drawing upon a wealth of literary material and pictorial imagery, Young Blood evokes ALL THE FUN OF GREENWICH FAIR from its obscure origins to its eventual suppression in 1857. This is the tale of PLEASURE FOR THE PEOPLE being suppressed by the Snobbery, Priggery, Bigotry, Religiosity, Hypocrisy and Respectability of the Establishment who thought they knew better. Oh no they didn’t! False noses and silly hats are encouraged. BE IN TIME!

Admission free: Please register to reserve your place via Eventbrite using the following link.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-the-fun-of-the-fair-tickets-675903273887?aff=oddtdtcreator

Time & Place: 7 for 7.30pm in The Nelson Room, at the Trafalgar Tavern, Park Row, Greenwich, SE10 9NW