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St Giles' Fair
Oxford's St Giles' Fair was originally held in 1625, originally it was a parish festival to celebrate the feast of St Giles. This annual event takes place on the Monday and Tuesday following the first Sunday after St Giles' Day, which falls on 1 September. Rather like the Mop Fairs which take place in the autumn in many towns in the midlands and west country, St Giles' Fair has evolved over the centuries. It was a toy fair in the 18th Century and by the 19th Century it was a general children's fair.
Created: Wed, 10 Sep 2025, Updated: Wed, 10 Sep 2025
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