“Bridgwater Fair”

Description

Singer tells of the delights of Bridgwater Fair and the colorful characters to be found there.

Notes

[Sharp writes,] "St. Matthew's Fair at Bridgwater is a very ancient one, and is still a local event of some importance, although it has seen its best days." - PJS

Cross references

  • cf. "Truro Agricultural Show"

References

  1. Sharp-100E 76, "Bridgwater Fair" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #1571
  3. BI, ShH76

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1916
Keywords: dancing party nonballad
Found in: Britain(England)