The Old Showmen and the Old London Fairs

CHAPTER IV.

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Attempts to Suppress the Shows at Bartholomew Fair--A remarkable Dutch Boy--Theatrical Booths at the London Fairs-- Penkethman, the Comedian--May Fair--Barnes and Finley--Lady Mary--Doggett, the Comedian--Simpson, the Vaulter--Clench, the Whistler--A Show at Charing Cross--Another Performing Horse--Powell and Crawley, the Puppet-Showmen--Miles's Music-Booth--Settle and Mrs. Mynn--Southwark Fair--Mrs. Horton, the Actress--Bullock and Leigh--Penkethman and Pack-- Boheme, the Actor--Suppression of May Fair--Woodward, the Comedian--A Female Hercules--Tiddy-dol, the Gingerbread Vendor 66