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Petition calling for the abolition of Burton Statutes Fair, 1892

TO THE MAYOR, ALDERMAN & COUNCILLORS OF THE BOROUGH OF BURTON-ON-TRENT.

The humble petition

of the undersigned

Inhabitants of the said Borough

Sheweth:

That, owing to a better system, there are now only comparatively few cases of hiring at the Burton Fair.

That the so-called pleasure Fair is a nuisance to the Town by reason of the
obstructions and crowds in the streets. The music and engines connected therewith are a danger to horses, and the ordinary business of the Town is hindered and considerably prejudiced.

That the character of the Pleasure Fair is depraving. Thieves and bad
characters assemble to meet the young people, who unfortunately are frequently led astray from the paths of virtue, honesty and sobriety. The songs and literature sold publicity and privately are vicious.

Your Petitioners feel that, in the interest of cicvilization and morality, the
Statute Fair should be abolished.

Your Petitioners therefore humbly pray that you will be pleased to take such steps as you may deem necessary to abolish the said Statute Fair in the said Borough of Burton-on-Trent. And your petitioners will ever pray, &c.

Hariet Georgina Burton

Rangemore Burton-on-Trent

Fanny Greswell

Albrey House Burton-on-Trent

Mary Ellen Wardle

Highfield Burton-on-Trent

Mary Wardle

Highfield Burton-on-Trent

Elizabeth Wardle

Highfield Burton-on-Trent

Elizabeth. H. Dury.

Holy Trinity Vicarage

T.H.Evans.

Glendale

Ellen Blunt

Ebeneezer Shobhall

Margaret E Guest

Christ Church View Burton-on-Trent

Elisa J. Husbands