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British Popular Customs

by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer

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Deptford Fair originated in trifling pastimes for persons who assembled to see the Master and Brethren of the Trinity House, on their annual visit to the Trinity House, at Deptford. First there were juggling matches; then came a booth or two; afterwards a few shows.—Every Day Book, vol. i. p. 724.

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