600 year old Camberwell Fair closed down due to gentrification - in 1855

[editor]

Interesting parallels with today here:

The original Camberwell Fair ran for almost 600 years until it was shut down in 1855 after wealthier people moved into the area.

A heritage project will explore the history of the original Camberwell Fair which ran for almost 600 years until it was shut down in 1855 because of “immoral and riotous behaviour”.

The fair held on Camberwell Green, which dates back to 1279, was once a place where people came together to trade goods, network, play games, and enjoy entertainment.

Project explores history of Camberwell Fair shut down in 1855 for 'immoral and riotous behaviour' - Southwark News

 

[Pickman's model]

you'll never guess what happened to the may fair

 

[JimW]

And just look at the whiskers on those incomers.

 

[editor]

And just look at the whiskers on those incomers.

And their fixed wheel bikes!

 

[Yossarian]

"In 1857, enterprising landowners fenced off the green and sold tickets to the well-heeled for what they promised would be an authentic luxury Camberwell Fair experience, presented in partnership with sponsor McGillicuddy's Rheumatism Ointment and other selected brands. What followed came to be known as the First Camberwell Riot..."