Ancient marketplace and site of the raucous Bartholomew Fair (1133-1855), Smithfield has a turbulent past belied by its present Victorian grandeur. This year Bartholomew Fayre is reimagined as a grassroots community festival. Enjoy an exciting mix of hands-on art, thought-provoking talks, walking tours and live performances inspired by the anarchic joyousness of the original Fayre and the radical histories of the area.