May Fair
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May Fair was an annual springtime fair held in what is now London’s Mayfair district, known historically for its lively markets, entertainments, and eventually for being suppressed due to rowdiness.
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
annual fair
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historical event → |
| characterizedBy |
disorderly conduct
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rowdiness → |
| country |
Kingdom of England
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| endTime |
18th century
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| eventFrequency |
annual
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| hasPart |
food vendors
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games of chance → market stalls → shows and exhibitions → |
| heldInMonth |
May
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| historicalSignificance |
origin of the name of the Mayfair district
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| influencedNameOf |
Mayfair
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| knownFor |
crowds and revelry
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gaming and booths → lively markets → music and performances → public entertainments → |
| locatedInPresentDay |
City of Westminster
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| location |
London
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Mayfair → |
| reasonForSuppression |
concerns about morality
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public disorder → rowdiness → |
| season |
spring
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| socialFunction |
popular entertainment
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seasonal commerce → urban leisure → |
| startTime |
late 17th century
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Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Mayfair
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namedAfter |