The first talk on Hereford History Day on the 16th of May 2026 will be mine at 11:30am. The talks are free and are in the Oak room in Hereford Town Hall
My talk on Victorian Hiring Fairs outlines:
- How, when and where the fairs worked
- The evidence they leave behind
- The campaign against the fairs and their moral dangers
- Registration societies
- Why the fairs declined as employment tools
- Some of the other attractions provided including fortune telling horses and Benin princesses
There will be an opportunity to ask me questions afterwards in St Peter’s church in Hereford where there will be lots of stalls and information about Hereford’s rich and varied history.
Find out more about the day and the events being held across the county :https://herefordshirehistories.org/
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