1850 Midsummer Fair decline

By the mid 19th Century, like all fairs, Midsummer Fair was in decline, and was cut back to last only 4 days.

Amusements played a much more dominant role, though horse trading was still important at end of the 19th century. Ater 1870, steam powered rides appeared, and the entertainments included freak shows, boxing, wrestling, and moving pictures.

Nevertheless, Midsummer Fair benefitted from its more central Cambridge location, and survives to this day.

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