Extract 3: Farnworth Wakes, c. 1898

The Journal of 17 September 1898 recorded that 'the Market Ground in Brackley Street has been extended a little during the summer by pulling down some of the cottages on the Albert Road side of the baths, and the extra space is made use of by Mr Farnworth, the market inspector who has let it to the proprietors of a small circus. The only other show is an exhibition of animated photographs and the rest of the paraphernalia in the market is much as in past years, a set of gondolas replacing a razzle dazzle, and a set of ostriches, the old fashioned bicycles. Plenty of room has been left for sightseers and with the absence of the objectionable swing boats, there is little fear of accidents occurring. With the object of keeping children away from the fairground there are attractions at the various Sunday schools.' Afterwards it was reported that there were no accidents and the rent received from the show people totalled £193 14s 7d.