The Old Showmen and the Old London Fairs

CHAPTER V.

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Bartholomew Fair Theatricals--Lee, the Theatrical Printer-- Harper, the Comedian--Rayner and Pullen--Fielding, the Novelist, a Showman--Cibber's Booth--Hippisley, the Actor-- Fire in Bartholomew Fair--Fawkes, the Conjuror--Royal Visit to Fielding's Booth--Yeates, the Showman--Mrs. Pritchard, the Actress--Southwark Fair--Tottenham Court Fair--Ryan, the Actor--Hallam's Booth--Griffin, the Actor--Visit of the Prince of Wales to Bartholomew Fair--Laguerre's Booth-- Heidegger--More Theatrical Booths--Their Suppression at Bartholomew Fair--Hogarth at Southwark Fair--Violante, the Rope-Dancer--Cadman, the Flying Man 102