Coconut shy at Mitcham Fair
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| Area | Mitcham |
|---|---|
| Copyright 1 | London Borough of Merton |
| Picture Reference | Mit_TomFrancis_Ln126 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Photographer / Origin of Photo | Tom Francis |
| Notes / History | Uttering the “Mitcham Whisper” Mitcham Fair, c.1890 Mitcham fair traditionally featured a large number of coconut shies. In order to beat the competition and attract customers over the noise of the crowds, stallholders developed a series of raucous trading cries, christened the “Mitcham Whisper.” A popular example was “Roll, bowl or pitch! Here y’are, three balls a penny! You knock em’ down, we pick ‘em up". |
