Plaque

May Fair

Inscription

On this site stood the historic May Fair.

Site: May Fair (1 memorial)

W1, Hertford Street, 7

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May Fair

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May Fair

The annual 15 day May Fair used to be held at the Haymarket but in 1686 it mo...

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