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A scene of Bartholomew Fair, 18th century. There are various market stalls and stages of entertainment. A man in a harlequin costume can be seen on the right. To the left of him couples ride on a basic ferris wheel. This was a fair held annually in Smithfield, London, from the 12th century until 1855, held on St Bartholomew's day.