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A History of the County of Oxford
… 52 He stopped, in 1851, the recent practice of holding fairs on the village feast (24 August, St. Bartholomew's …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… the greatest market for grain in this part of the country. Fairs are held annually at Gifford, on the last Tuesday in … facility of intercourse with Kelso and other towns. Fairs are held at Kirk-Yetholm on the 27th of June, for …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… upwards of 1000 are frequently returned in one day. Fairs are held on June 28th and November 17th, for horses, … by Richard II.; the market has long been disused, and fairs are now held on April 23rd and October 1st. The living …