A medieval fair held in the market square of a typical English market town. Fairs were associated with high value goods and non-perishables such as farm tools, homewares, furniture, rugs and ceramics. Although a fair's primary purpose was trade, exchanging money and regional commerce it typically included some elements of entertainment, such as dance, music or tournaments

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