The Diary of Mary Ann Denham

Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859
July 29th, 1858

29th July 1858

Mr. G.C and Mr. J.G.G. returned form Portsdown.

July 27th, 1858

Tuesday 27th July 1858

Portsdown Fair.  Mr. G.C and Mr. J.G.G. went to Portsdown.

 

Editors note: Portsdown Fair was an annual event taking place on the 26th, 27th and 28th July. The last fair was held in 1861.

The fair was revived in Edwardian times being held on Easter Monday. The picture above is from 1910.