Mitcham Fair looking towards Whitford Lane

Mitcham Fair looking towards Whitford Lane

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Partial / Incomplete Date c.1896
Area Mitcham
Copyright 1 Tom Francis
Picture Reference Mit_​Events_​Fair_​2-3
Original Format Photo
Notes / History Mitcham fair 1896.
London road, looking towards Whitford lane.
Coconut shies were popular and a feature long
since departed, was Mitcham Fair rock. This
brown confection,was made on site, in conditions
which do not bear inspection, was nevertheless
very popular with the locals.

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