Your cart is currently empty!
Libraries and archives in Isle of Wight
Historic places to visit in Isle of Wight
History and heritage societies and organisations in Isle of Wight
The mop fair
Nell Darby details the history of the statute fair, or mop fair, where servants tried to find work, but could became the victims of crime instead. In my local town, a fair is held twice a year. It’s a rather standard event; there are fairground rides, stalls where you can shoot a can to win …