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The Hand & Shears
An 1811 view of the Hand & Shears, a public house in Smithfield built early in the 19th century. It was named after the former Bartholomew Fair, held at Smithfield for centuries, at which the Lord Mayor of London would come and cut a piece of cloth with a pair of shears to announce that the fair had begun. Date: 1811
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© Mary Evans / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection Mary Evans / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
1811 Announce Bartholomew Begun Centuries Cloth Held Mayor Named Pair Piece Shears Smithfield
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This 1811 print, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical past of The Hand & Shears public house in Smithfield, London. Built in the early 19th century, this establishment was named after the ancient Bartholomew Fair, which had been held at Smithfield for centuries. The fair was an integral part of London's cultural and social fabric, attracting thousands of visitors every year. The Lord Mayor of London would officially announce the start of the fair by coming to Smithfield and cutting a piece of cloth with a pair of shears. This tradition is beautifully captured in this print, with the hand of the Lord Mayor poised above the cloth, ready to make the symbolic cut. The shears, prominently displayed on the sign of the pub, serve as a reminder of this rich historical connection. This evocative image invites us to step back in time and imagine the bustling scene of the Bartholomew Fair, with its vibrant mix of merchants, entertainers, and revelers, all gathered in Smithfield for a day of merriment and celebration.
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